Communication is the process of sharing information using a set of common rules (Northouse & Northouse, 1998. p.2). Relevance of effective personal health care communication with other health care professionals, clients, and patients. Health care communication in intrapersonal context refers to the inner thoughts, beliefs, feelings, and our self-talk about issues that influence our health directed behaviors (Northouse & Northouse, 1998. p.4). Personal communication is vital in health care communication, starting from the first encounter with the patient throughout the care and treatment phase or hospitalization. The conversation with patients and families tells much about the way they feel.
Leadership in Nursing Essential to quality patient care is the effective functioning of an interdisciplinary team. In most clinical settings, nurses have the closest relationship with patients. For that reason nurses need to take an active role in the interdisciplinary team, they are the front line providers, ensure communication between team members and the patient, and continually advocate for the patient and family. Nurses know how care should be delivered. They can ensure smooth handoffs as the patient transitions through the continuum.
Use and develop systems that promote communication L1: Be able to address the range of communication requirements own job role 1.1: Having the ability to communicate effectively builds respect, trust, improves working relationships, learning and outcomes. Being able to communicate well is at the upmost importance within my job role. The need to be clear and concise and using correct terminology social workers, doctors, health professionals, colleagues and managers is vital for open lines of communication. In retrospect it’s equally important that I understand what is being communicated to myself by these health care professionals using medical terminology, for example to ask ‘what does that mean’ if the terms are unfamiliar, the ability to listen, retain and respond appropriately to the information received. Using all of these different ways of communication, aids me to develop effective relationships within my working environment.
“Communication is at the heart of who we are as human beings”. (Rimal & Lapinski, 2009). As people, in our day to day lives, we always communicate with each other; whether it be speaking, touch, hand gestures, facial expressions or body language. Just to listen to someone is the most caring act of all. Listening and attending are by far the most important aspect of being a nurse.
Health care communication uses many channels: TV shows and advertising, health related magazines, journals, websites, but probably the most influential on a person’s health is a person to person communication, which happens between health care providers and clients. Health Care Communication with Professionals and Clients Today health care system is based on collaboration of
The Role of Nurses When Using Nursing Process to Deliver Care The nursing process is now an integral part of nursing practice worldwide. It is defined as a systematic technique of planning, providing, and assessing care for patients (Carpenito-Moyet, 2007). It is a problem-solving method developed to help nurses to logically approach situations. It is by nature cyclic, theoretically based, dynamic, flexible, and goal-oriented. The nursing process is beneficial to the patient, the nurse, and the nursing profession.
Understanding Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health & Social Care – Task B part 2 – your work role Bvi Explain how your role contributes to the overall delivery of the service provided. There are many things that I do that contribute to the overall delivery of the service provider, for example I provide the best possible care I can give to the service users & families of those service users by communicating effectively & being involved in their day to day activities and personal needs I may also write their daily reports in deep detail. I read and sign all the service users care plans to ensure I can provide the correct and safest care. Bvii Explain how you could influence the quality of the service provided by: a). Following best practice within your work role; As a guidance to follow the best practice I use the Codes of Practice and Care Quality Commission`s outcomes from which I can learn more to improve my practice.
The relevancy of effective personal healthcare communication with other healthcare professionals, clients, patients It is very important for the health care team to communicate with all team members regarding assessment, intervention, outcomes, and client status. The healthcare team consists of the client and all medical personnel involved in providing care and all members of the team perform different and important roles in the delivery system. The breakdown of communication between different team members can interfere with the client’s treatment and could lead to adverse healthcare outcomes (Lowenburg, 2003).The relevancy of effective professional healthcare communication to health outcomes Effective communication is also relevant to the health care communication because it provides an avenue for achieving health care goals. Health communication is important to ensure the patient’s safety at the highest quality of care possible. Successful communication between health care professionals and the patient is a vital component for enhancing patient compliance, satisfaction, and outcomes.
Personal and Professional Health Care Communication Linda Smith HCS/350 September 30, 2013 David W. Catoe Personal and Professional Health Care Communication Effective communication is an essential part of daily life for a nurse, both personally and professionally. By observing and evaluating yourself in interaction with others is key to learning to communicate effectively. Effective communication gives us a better understanding of a person or situation, enables us to resolve conflict, builds trust and respect, and creates an environment where creativity, problem solving, empathy, and compassion can flourish. In this paper, the subject of communication and how it relates to and the relevancy it has to personal and professional health care communication, how it affects patient health outcomes, and the principles of therapeutic communication will be discussed. Health Care Communication Communication is a complex two-way process of exchanging thoughts, feelings, and ideas to convey meaning in an attempt to create a shared understanding, and how we use words and gestures to produce a desired effect according to Whittaker (about communication).
Effective communication between patients and healthcare providers is a critical element to quality healthcare” (Healthcare Communication). Effective communication is essential when speaking with patients, other health care professionals, and families. According to Arnold and Boggs (2011), “Therapeutic communication is the primary means through which nurse and client exchange information about health matters, plan treatment approaches, reach