Background
Smith, David Harold was born on December 2, 1936 in Wooster, Ohio, United States. Son of Harold Alexander and Edna Mae (Snyder) Smith.
(This volume examines one health issue -- breast implants ...)
This volume examines one health issue -- breast implants -- across a series of contexts often thought to be separate -- media coverage, doctor-patient interaction, doctor-doctor professional communication, support group dialogues, public relations campaigns, and more. In so doing, it provides a narrative of how communication shapes the individual perceptions of health, government, and social policy concerning health care. At the core of the silicone breast implant controversy is the need for people to act amid uncertainty about the health risks involved. This need to weigh action in the midst of uncertain risk characterizes a large number of health issues. The attempts of patients, physicians, drug manufacturers, and others to seek and provide both information and influence makes communication central to these issues. Consequently, the questions explored in this volume will interest a diverse group of readers. This audience includes plastic surgeons in particular, physicians in general, and anyone involved with women's health issues. As the medical profession struggles with its identity amid changes in public attitudes, government regulations, and medical practices, this volume's findings concerning media portrayals of doctors and medical devices become even more important. Finally, this study reveals how interrelated public information and private decisions are, and how closely media and interpersonal relationships fit. Tracing one medical issue across interpersonal, organizational, public relations, and mediated forums has clearly demonstrated the multiple ways those communication channels overlap and inform one another.
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Smith, David Harold was born on December 2, 1936 in Wooster, Ohio, United States. Son of Harold Alexander and Edna Mae (Snyder) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1966. Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1963.
Associate professor speech communication, University of Minnesota, 1966-1972; associate dean social and behavioral science, professor communication, Ohio State University, 1972-1976; dean arts and letters, professor communication, U. South Florida, 1976-1981; professor internal medicine and communication, U. South Florida, 1981-1994; chair professor applied communication studies, Hong Kong Baptist U., 1994-1997; fellow center for applied ethics, Hong Kong Baptist U., 1994-1997; visiting fellow, The East West Center, 1998.
(This volume examines one health issue -- breast implants ...)
Member National Communications Association, International Communications Association (chair organization communications division 1970-1971), Chinese Communications Association, Pacific and Asian Communications Association.
Married Sarah Jeanne Ware. Children: Catherine, Karen, Kevin, Colleen, Andrew.