A new book has been launched by Sophie Hill, Co-ordinating Editor of the Cochrane Consumers and Communication Review Group and Head of the Centre for Health Communication and Participation. The book is entitled, The Knowledgeable Patient: Communication and Participation in Health. Below is a short blurb about the book and anyone who is interested may access 20% discount flyers.

"The Knowledgeable Patient is targeted to consumers, health care professionals, health service managers, students and policy-makers. Effective communication between health professionals and health care consumers has become a key ingredient for good health outcomes. Actively involved and knowledgeable patients adopt a variety of tools to improve their health experiences and outcomes. These include: finding and utilizing the evidence found in systematic reviews to help with decision-making; feeling confident to ask their health professional for alternative treatment options; seeking support and advice from a variety of different sources; and contributing experience and new ideas on how to improve the health system.

The Knowledgeable Patient examines key communication and participation issues and explores the surrounding evidence-base. Practical information regarding how to access evidence and how to use the evidence is also included. This book is based on a variety of different sources, including consumer stories, evidence found in systematic reviews and examples drawn from the community, health services and policy-making. The Knowledgeable Patient is for anyone hoping to gain a greater understanding of the ways in which communication and participation in health is shaping our health care experiences and outcomes."

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