Chute, AndreaJohnston, SharonPawliuk, Brandi2023-08-292023-08-292023Chute, A., Johnston, S., and Pawliuk, B. (2023). Professional Communication Skills for Health Studies. MacEwan Open Books. https://doi.org/10.31542/b.gm.3978-1-7770611-1-1https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/3198Professional Communication Skills for Health Studies is an indispensable resource for students pursuing careers in healthcare. By mastering the art of professional communication in health studies, students can improve patient outcomes, foster collaborative healthcare environments, and make a positive impact on the lives of those accessing our healthcare system. This textbook covers various topics essential to professional communication, including communication theories, verbal and nonverbal communication, interpersonal skills, and intercultural communication. Additionally, it offers practical guidance on communicating with empathy, compassion, clarity, conciseness, and cultural sensitivity.enAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC BY-NC-SA)health studiescommunication theoryverbal and nonverbal communicationinterpersonal skillsintercultural communicationBookhttps://doi.org/10.31542/b.gm.3