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Talking to patients is not always easy. Sometimes you have to deliver bad news or encourage them to change their behaviour such as quitting smoking or practicing safe sex. With this easy to use pocket-sized guide you can quickly access information on how to reach your patient with confidence whilst promoting a healthier lifestyle.



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Do you need to assess patients' lifestyle behaviours and provide guidance on how to change them? This survival guide gives you the tools, questions, guides and figures to do this using psychological theory within a nursing framework. All you need to know on: Alcohol and smoking Substance misuse Diet and weight Physical activity Safer sex Special groups

Table of Contents

Changing unhealthy behaviour: general tips

Alcohol

Smoking

Substance misuse

Diet and weight

Physical activity

Safe sex

Special groups

Key references

Contact numbers and websites

Long Description

Talking to patients is not always easy. Sometimes you have to deliver bad news or encourage them to change their behaviour such as quitting smoking or practicing safe sex. With this easy to use pocket-sized guide you can quickly access information on how to reach your patient with confidence whilst promoting a healthier lifestyle. The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad.

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All you need to know on: Negotiating with your patients and goal setting Safe sex Obesity Substance abuse Helpful contact numbers And much more...

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An easy to use pocket-sized guide whereby you can quickly access information on how to reach your patient with confidence to promote a healthier lifestyle

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