The nature of healing : the modern practice of medicine / Eric J. Cassell.

Author/creator Cassell, Eric J.
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2013.
Descriptionxxix, 272 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Sickness -- The person, sick or well -- Functioning -- What is healing? -- Listening : the foundation of the healing relationship of patient and clinician -- The evaluation of the patient -- Knowing the patient -- The patient's reaction to illness -- The state of illness -- Healing the sick patient -- Healing the suffering patient -- Respect for persons and autonomy -- Purposes, goals, and well-being.
Local noteLaupus WC Contract Cataloging
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2012022299
ISBN9780195369052 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN019536905X (hardback : alk. paper)