Download or read book Critical Thinking in Respiratory Care written by Shelley C. Mishoe and published by McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange. This book was released on 2001-06 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This basic text teaches respiratory therapy content in a framework that promotes students' decision-making skills. The problem-based learning approach relies on clinical cases and a systematic method in which students may develop a deep and broad understanding of respiratory care content on sound clinical decision making. Topics covered include communication and negotiation skills, patient assessment and writing care plans, patient education, and ethical and cost considerations.