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Ősterland, E.E., Klang, B., Larsson, K., Ehrenberg, A. and Fossum, B. (2009) Communication and self-management education at nurse-led COPD clinics in primary health care, Patient Education and Counseling, 77 (2): 209–221. doi:10.1016/j.pec.2009.03.033.

This research study explores communication and self-management education in patients’ first consultations at nurse-led chronic obstructive pulmonary disease clinics in primary healthcare.

Bach, S. and Grant, A. (2011) Communication and Interpersonal Skills for Nurses (2nd edn) (Transforming Nursing Practice series): Exeter: Learning Matters.

A good text to reflect basics of communication for nurses