Main description:

Designed to improve the report writing skills of speech-language pathology students, communication science disorder students, clinical fellows and professionals alike, Diagnostic Report Writing in Speech-Language Pathology: A Guide to Effective Communication is a one-of-a-kind text entirely dedicated to the production of an effective diagnostic speech and language evaluation.

In today's academic and health care climate, accurate and clear documentation has never been more important. Diagnostic Report Writing in Speech-Language Pathology seeks to demystify and simplify the challenges many students and clinicians face while learning to write speech and language evaluations by combining the science and art of assessment with an effective presentation.

Dr. Steven Blaustein uses his over 50 years of experience as a clinician, consultant, and professor to logically guide the reader through the necessary steps involved in the documentation of a speech and language evaluation. From discussing the initial reason for the referral and case history to the final summary, impressions and recommendations, each step of the writing process is clearly explained.

Topics included in Diagnostic Report Writing in Speech-Language Pathology

Speech sound production
Oral peripheral examinations
Issues of law, fairness, and ethics
Critical information for the approval of services and third-party reimbursement
Common report writing errors to avoid
Images and tables to illustrate the process of documenting of a speech and language evaluation

There is no one size fits all template for documenting an evaluation. Diagnostic Report Writing in Speech-Language Pathology: A Guide to Effective Communication provides the reader with the skills and knowledge necessary to compile an effective professional report that meets the needs of patients, clients, students, and outside stakeholders.

Contents:

Dedication
About the Author
Foreword by Gary S. Mayerson, JD
Introduction
Chapter 1 Diagnostic Report Writing: Initial Thoughts
Chapter2 Some Notes on Report Writing Style
Chapter3 Ethics, Fairness, and Law: An Impor tant Trio
Chapter 4 A Reason for the Reason for Referral and a Case for the Case History
Chapter 5 Behavioral Observation: That Is All You Need to Do
Chapter 6 Speech Sound Production: Writing Clearly About Clearly Speaking
Chapter 7 The Oral Peripheral Examination: A Mouthful of Description Will Suffice
Chapter 8 Choosing the Language for Documenting Language
Chapter 9 Language Is Not Always Standard
Chapter 10 You Need to Know More: Specific Documentation by Setting
Chapter 11 Summary and Impressions: Time to Put It All Together
Chapter 12 Recommendations and Referrals: What It's All About, So Write It Right
Chapter 13 One More Read: 10 Common Errors in Report Writing to Avoid
Index