Communication is very important for an individual’s life as it helps them to understand and to be understood. It helps them to express their needs and preferences. It also helps them to express their pain and discomfort if there is any. If we do not meet an individual’s communication needs, then they will not be able to establish an effective communication and thus, we will fail to recognise their wishes, needs, pains, discomforts and happiness. An individual’s health and wellbeing can deteriorate due to unawareness of many personal issues if we fail to meet individual’s communication needs.
2 Explain how own role and practice can impact on communication