Current Issue June 2012, Vol. 87, No. 3

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A practitioner's guide to interpersonal communication theory: An overview and exploration of selected theories
June 2012(Vol. 87 | No. 3 | Pages 261-267)
Carma L. Bylund, Emily B. Peterson, Kenzie A. Cameron

Participation in medical research; a systematic review of the understanding and experience of children and adolescents
June 2012(Vol. 87 | No. 3 | Pages 268-276)
Joke Aurelia Maria Hunfeld, Jan Passchier

A critical review of advance directives in Germany: Attitudes, use and healthcare professionals’ compliance
June 2012(Vol. 87 | No. 3 | Pages 277-288)
Natalie Evans, Claudia Bausewein, Arantza Meñaca, Erin V.W. Andrew, Irene J. Higginson, Richard Harding, Robert Pool, Marjolein Gysels, on behalf of project PRISMA

Sighing no longer an option: Healthcare professionals and patients help each other in a unique learning environment
21 May 2012
Nicole M.F. Plum, Carin E. Hoogstraten, Els Borst-Eilers, Aike A. Kruize
The increasing focus on doctor–patient communication in training and the number of studies and articles on the subject prove what we have known about the importance of doctor–patient communication for...
Decision preparation, satisfaction and regret in a multi-center sample of men with newly diagnosed localized prostate cancer
21 May 2012
Donna L. Berry, Qian Wang, Barbara Halpenny, Fangxin Hong
Abstract: Objective: To describe relationships between use of the Personal Patient Profile-Prostate (P3P) decision support system and patient characteristics, and perceived preparation for decision ma...
Engaging parents through gaze: Speaker selection in three-party interactions in maternity clinics
21 May 2012
Sanni Tiitinen, Johanna Ruusuvuori
Abstract: Objective: Describing and analyzing speaker selection in conversations between the health nurse and parents in maternity clinics. Methods: The data consisted of ten video-recorded encounters...
Evaluation of the Dutch AIDS STI information helpline: Differential outcomes of telephone versus online counseling
18 May 2012
Fraukje E.F. Mevissen, Ellen Eiling, Arjan E.R. Bos, Bertus Tempert, Marjan Mientjes, Herman P. Schaalma
Abstract: Objective: Health information helplines have an important function in health education, prevention and counseling. Information and help services are increasingly provided online. This study ...
Talking about smoking in primary care medical practice—Results of experimental studies from the US, UK and Germany
17 May 2012
Olaf von dem Knesebeck, Anke Hoehne, Carol Link, Lisa Marceau, Ann Adams, Martin Roland, Stephen Campbell, Johannes Siegrist, John McKinlay
Abstract: Objective: To analyse effects of patient and physician characteristics on questions and advice about smoking in primary care practice and to examine country differences. Methods: We conducte...

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EACH, European Association for Communication in Health Care is an interdisciplinary non-profit organisation which brings together researchers and trainers in the field of communication in healthcare. Its objectives are to facilitate the exchange of ideas and products of teaching and research activities across a network of individuals and institutions in Europe and beyond.

AACH, the American Academy on Communication in Healthcare (formerly American Academy on Physician and Patient) has dedicated more than 25 years to research, education, and professional standards in patient-doctor communication. Its goal is to change the practice of medicine by helping clinicians and patients, and learners and teachers relate more effectively

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Patient Education and Counseling is an interdisciplinary, international journal for patient education and health promotion researchers, managers, physicians, nurses and other health care providers. The journal seeks to explore and elucidate educational, counseling and communication models in health care. Its aim is to provide a forum for fundamental as well as applied research, and to promote the study of the delivery of patient education, counseling, and health promotion services, including training models and organizational issues in improving communication between providers and patients.

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Patient Education and Counseling is published by Elsevier and is the official journal of AACH, the American Academy on Communication in Healthcare. and EACH, European Association for Communication in Health Care .