Book five in the UNIPAC Book Series
UNIPAC Five focuses on physician communications with patients, family members, and other professionals participating on the interdisciplinary team. In addition, it discusses various issues surrounding the formation and functioning of interdisciplinary teams, including the role of the physician and the characteristics of effective team members. UNIPAC Five will help the reader to: recognize and overcome barriers to effective communications; use effective techniques when communicating bad news; apply family systems theory and counseling techniques to facilitate effective family conferences; effectively guide decisions about confidentiality and informed consent; manage the stress associated with caring for terminally-ill patients; interact more effectively with team members; use conflict-resolution skills to promote effective team work; and more.