RT Book, Section A1 Rider, Elizabeth A. A2 Rudolph, Colin D. A2 Rudolph, Abraham M. A2 Lister, George E. A2 First, Lewis R. A2 Gershon, Anne A. SR Print(0) ID 6733091 T1 Chapter 3. Communication T2 Rudolph's Pediatrics, 22e YR 2011 FD 2011 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-149723-7 LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6733091 RD 2024/03/28 AB Despite the extraordinary scientific and technological advances in modern medicine, the core skills and sine qua non for the delivery of quality pediatric health care remain those of skillful communication and building and maintaining therapeutic and caring relationships with children, adolescents, and their families. The quality of the relationship with the child and family affects all aspects of patient careā€”the diagnostic process, treatment decisions, adherence with recommendations, and both patient and physician satisfaction.