Communication Opinion
Running head: COMMUNICATION OPINION
Communication Opinion
HCS/ 320
Abstract
With today’s healthcare being more diverse and complex than it has ever been in the past, it is important for communication among healthcare professionals and/or the persons receiving care to be as positive and effective as it can be. The perception of healthcare delivery can easily be either hindered or enhanced by how communication has been handled by both the health care professional and those seeking services. Effective communication, which is comprised in part of what is deemed as timely, accurate, unambiguous and is easily understood by the intended recipient, in most cases helps to reduce errors and results in the complete safety of the patient. This is extremely important because ineffective communication can often lead to delayed or improper treatment of patients.
Communication Opinion Good medical care, or the perception of good medical care, depends greatly on effective healthcare communication. The challenges with communication arise before the patient even seeks care. The ability for providers to ensure the proper access to health care, give the feeling of safety and to also engage in providing quality health care is paramount. When communicating in the healthcare field it is important that what is actually being said is comprehended and understood by all parties involved in the conversation. Many times the inability of a patient to understand the language can create unnecessary barriers or issues.
How does effective communication incorporate the basic elements of communication?
Effective communication is a very important and vital part of a health care professional’s career. However, in order to understand how to effectively get a point across, one would need to know what makes up the basic elements of communication. For starters, maintaining message clarity is a key element in communication. The person initiating a communication or the “sender” must be
Communication Opinion
HCS/ 320
Abstract
With today’s healthcare being more diverse and complex than it has ever been in the past, it is important for communication among healthcare professionals and/or the persons receiving care to be as positive and effective as it can be. The perception of healthcare delivery can easily be either hindered or enhanced by how communication has been handled by both the health care professional and those seeking services. Effective communication, which is comprised in part of what is deemed as timely, accurate, unambiguous and is easily understood by the intended recipient, in most cases helps to reduce errors and results in the complete safety of the patient. This is extremely important because ineffective communication can often lead to delayed or improper treatment of patients.
Communication Opinion Good medical care, or the perception of good medical care, depends greatly on effective healthcare communication. The challenges with communication arise before the patient even seeks care. The ability for providers to ensure the proper access to health care, give the feeling of safety and to also engage in providing quality health care is paramount. When communicating in the healthcare field it is important that what is actually being said is comprehended and understood by all parties involved in the conversation. Many times the inability of a patient to understand the language can create unnecessary barriers or issues.
How does effective communication incorporate the basic elements of communication?
Effective communication is a very important and vital part of a health care professional’s career. However, in order to understand how to effectively get a point across, one would need to know what makes up the basic elements of communication. For starters, maintaining message clarity is a key element in communication. The person initiating a communication or the “sender” must be
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