{"product_id":"9781394217861","title":"The Clinical Encounter A Philosophical Analysis","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Clinical Encounter\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Philosophical Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMathew Mercuri | Brian S. Baigrie | Steven K. Baker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Internal Medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn-depth philosophical analysis of conceptual issues and challenges in the clinical encounter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Clinical Encounter \u003c\/i\u003eenables readers to better understand the many facets of the clinical encounter, the challenges faced by its participants, and what it means to clinicians, patients, and the community. In approaching the clinical encounter as a social activity, the text examines how practical tasks of care interact with the experiences and values of participants, the environment of care, and healthcare policy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions raised in \u003ci\u003eThe Clinical Encounter \u003c\/i\u003einclude: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do we mean by quality of care?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do we determine care to be effective?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is communicated in the encounter and how is it communicated (including presentation of risk and management of care options)?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho is (or ought to be) involved in decision-making about care and what are their perspectives and responsibilities?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the role and impact of technology?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntended for a broad audience, \u003ci\u003eThe Clinical Encounter \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential thought-provoking resource for clinicians, students, managers, and researchers seeking to study and improve patient care, and for patients navigating the healthcare system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMathew Mercuri, PhD, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and an associate member of the Department of Philosophy at McMaster University and holds appointments at the University of Toronto and the University of Johannesburg. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian S. Baigrie, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis an Associate Professor at the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology and the Institute for Health Policy, Management \u0026amp; Evaluation at the University of Toronto. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven K. Baker, MSc, MD, FRCP(C), \u003c\/b\u003eis an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and the HHAC Chair in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation at McMaster University.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 January 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394217861\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44676569890956,"sku":"9781394217861","price":38.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394217861_532cd78c-203e-4c77-8006-cff4c7bf35cc.jpg?v=1780165488","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394217861","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}