From the reviews: "A single-authored introduction to the emerging field of health communication. ... This book outlines strategies for better communication between health care professionals and patients, as well as principles for developing health communication initiatives aimed at the general public. ... Recommended Readership: Health care professionals with a focus on health communication as a specialty, health care markets, and students in the fields of communication, public health, and health care administration." (Thomas C. Shives, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Vol. 81 (5), May, 2006)

• to Health Communication.- The Changing Sociocultural Context.- The Changing Healthcare Context.- The History of Health Communication.- Health Communication Audiences.- Understanding Health Behavior.- Understanding Communication.- Steps in the Health Communication Process.- Traditional Approaches to Health Communication.- Contemporary Approaches to Health Communication.- Case Studies in Health Communication.- Evaluating the Impact of Health Communication.- The Future of Health Communication.

From the reviews: "A single-authored introduction to the emerging field of health communication. ... This book outlines strategies for better communication between health care professionals and patients, as well as principles for developing health communication initiatives aimed at the general public. ... Recommended Readership: Health care professionals with a focus on health communication as a specialty, health care markets, and students in the fields of communication, public health, and health care administration." (Thomas C. Shives, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Vol. 81 (5), May, 2006)

• to Health Communication.- The Changing Sociocultural Context.- The Changing Healthcare Context.- The History of Health Communication.- Health Communication Audiences.- Understanding Health Behavior.- Understanding Communication.- Steps in the Health Communication Process.- Traditional Approaches to Health Communication.- Contemporary Approaches to Health Communication.- Case Studies in Health Communication.- Evaluating the Impact of Health Communication.- The Future of Health Communication.

From the reviews: "A single-authored introduction to the emerging field of health communication. ... This book outlines strategies for better communication between health care professionals and patients, as well as principles for developing health communication initiatives aimed at the general public. ... Recommended Readership: Health care professionals with a focus on health communication as a specialty, health care markets, and students in the fields of communication, public health, and health care administration." (Thomas C. Shives, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Vol. 81 (5), May, 2006)

• to Health Communication.- The Changing Sociocultural Context.- The Changing Healthcare Context.- The History of Health Communication.- Health Communication Audiences.- Understanding Health Behavior.- Understanding Communication.- Steps in the Health Communication Process.- Traditional Approaches to Health Communication.- Contemporary Approaches to Health Communication.- Case Studies in Health Communication.- Evaluating the Impact of Health Communication.- The Future of Health Communication.