Publisher's Synopsis
Modes of Understanding is a book for the clinician by the clinician. A reflective collection of stories that show the many dimensions of understanding in diabetes care. Modes of Understanding can be used by patients and caretakers as a tool to explore multiple dimensions in care. The authors present a collection of experiences told in a short-story form that gives an insight to the challenges people with diabetes may face and the perspective that the psychological counselor brings to those in need. Modes of Understanding represents the many ways of finding an individual's distinct understanding in the context of diabetes self-care. The authors present the natural events that may affect a patient and the technical and psychological perspectives that the clinician may take when caring for patients. These are stories of success and stories of failure. This journey is learning how the patient understands and how psydiacation sets the stage for the clinician to facilitate healing. The journey of care for the patient starts with effective communication. Modes of Understanding demonstrates levels of care, practical tools, and solutions to establish the reliable communication the patient needs from the clinician during their journey of self-care.
