This unique English communication textbook for internationally educated obstetricians, perinatal nurses and midwives uses real clinical encounters to prepare the reader for work in North American healthcare systems. Many highly qualified health professionals who are new immigrants struggle in North America because of lack of professional communication training in English. Professionals in obstetrics, and those who work with newborns and their families need to have advanced language fluency, and be confident in information sharing, counselling, and client-centered care in the North American context. This book was co-written by an English language teacher, and a midwife, nurse and adult education expert with over 20 years experience helping new immigrants become successful in licensing exams, and in healthcare workplaces.
This updated 2nd edition can be used independently or in a classroom setting, and includes many useful learning exercises which incorporate current obstetrics so that each page is relevant to the reader. The structured approach makes it easy for independent learners and for instructors to use, with assessment and answer key information throughout each section.
