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Product DescriptionProfessional and Therapeutic Communication focuses on the professional approaches to communication and the therapeutic elements of the caring relationship. It provides a contemporary and practical approach to fundamental concepts, with an emphasis on creating learning-centred workingenvironments, through which students may explore the variety of situations in which communication with patients, relatives and colleagues occur in the clinical environment.The text is structured to give consideration to a lifespan focus, with attention to communication through verbal, non-verbal and written means. Special attention is given to the unique advantages and challenges that accompany the growth of communication through electronic systems.About the AuthorMelanie Birks, Head of Nursing, Midwifery and Nutrition, James Cook University, Australia,Ysanne Chapman, Adjunct Professor, James Cook University, Australia,Jenny Davis, Project Manager, Innovation, Policy and Research,Professor Melanie Birks, RN, PhD, BN, Med is Head of Nursing, Midwifery and Nutrition, School of Nursing and Midwifery, JCU TownsvilleProfessor Ysanne Chapman RN, PhD, MSc (Hons), BEd (Nsg), GDE, DNE, DRM is Adjunct Professor, James Cook UniversityMs Jenny Davis, RN, RM, MMid, BApp Sci (Nsg), BHIM (Hons), GDip Crit Care, GDip Periop, GCert HEd, CertIV T&A, is Project Manager, Innovation, Policy and Research, Benetas Support Office