HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL SKILLS

“The book should become mandatory reading for medical students and all physicians who have regular contact with patients … I would recommend this book to every physician, especially in this time when the general public is promised that all will be ‘cured’ by advances in technology.”

“In a relative few pages Dr. Athreya unlocks many secrets of clinical care that might otherwise take the average practitioner many years to learn … This book represents the experiences of a sage clinician with many years of experience molded by deep reflection and thought, and comprehensive review of the literature on this subject.”

“It could provide a useful overview for senior students and house officers interested in reflecting on their clinical and interpersonal skills using a book written by an experienced clinician in an approachable, conversational manner … The reading lists at the end of each chapter and the additional readings at the end of the book are excellent resources for anyone putting together a course on medical humanities or communications skills.”