Communicare-Compendium™
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Dr. Anne Marie Morse, DO is a specialist in neurology and sleep medicine and the author of Communication in Healthcare: Charting the Course to Better Outcomes with Trust, Respect and Teamwork.
Her work champions Patient-Directed Care — shifting agency to the patient as the expert on their own life, with the clinician serving as a Guiding Partner Specialist (GPS). The book frames communication not as a soft skill but as a critical clinical competency, anchored in Trust, Respect, and Teamwork.
The 10 Chapters
Each chapter includes a summary, key points, a knowledge-check quiz, and related resources.
Exploring the fundamental elements that begin effective healthcare communication
Building trust through responsibility and mutual commitment in healthcare relationships
Establishing meaningful first connections with patients and colleagues
Understanding and honoring diverse patient narratives and backgrounds
Conducting thorough and empathetic patient examinations
Evaluating conditions and presenting treatment choices effectively
Communicating diagnostic results with clarity and compassion
Empowering patients in their own healthcare journey
Addressing concerns and rebuilding trust when things go wrong
Looking ahead to the evolution of healthcare communication