"...of interest to health communication students, teachers, and practitioners alike....The case studies are thought provoking and well written....this book gives students the opportunity to see how well the theory explains the cases....provides students with an opportunity to gain great insight in the communication and health care process....an interesting and well-written book. It makes a significant contribution to health communication pedagogy and to our understanding of health communication." —Health Communication "...Ray has produced an edited volume of 21 provocative narratives that, if incorporated appropriately, have the potential to enhance greatly the student's learning experience....The cases are poignant, provocative, and intriguing....Anyone searching for worthwhile materials that take students beyond the conventional health communication texts now on the market should give a close look to Ray's book." —Communication Quarterly "...will prove timely and essential for the teaching of health communication across disciplines....For health care professionals and researchers across disciplines, this volume will be an important and compelling addition to the academic library." —Contemporary Psychology