The Manual of Medicine and Horsemanship

What has become of the doctor-patient relationship in the era of managed care and Internet prescriptions? Medicine and Horsemanship is a Stanford University-based student elective and Continuing Medical Education course that employs horses to teach non-verbal communication and other interpersonal skills for the clinician-patient relationship and all professional interactions.Now with the Manual of Medicine and Horsemanship-Transforming the Doctor-Patient Relationship with Equine-Assisted Learning, anyone--or a group of people--with EAL certification and medical expertise can conduct Medicine and Horsemanship.You will learn the practical and philosophical principles of teaching good bedside manner. You will get detailed, step-by-step exercises needed to conduct equine-assisted learning programs for medical students and healthcare professionals.Included in the purchase price is a CD with lesson plans, handouts, promotional photos and video, administrative forms, and a PowerPoint presentation suitable for Grand Rounds. You will also receive a half-hour consultation with the author to assist you in establishing Medicine and Horsemanship at a medical center near you.