Category: Communication

  • The Philosophy of Nursing Communication

    Introduction The Philosophy of Nursing Communication is a new theory that defines the central role of nurses in the healthcare system. According to Grossman (2013), nurses play a very important role in the provision of care to patients. They also act as a bridge between patients, their friends and relatives on one side and medical…

  • Patient Engagement Activities and Communication Strategies

    Montefiore Medical Facility is a teaching hospital in New York City that mainly serves low-income patients. They have built a strong patient-centered culture via their use of Montefiore Medical Center’s hospitals, healthcare locations, and school-based clinics. They are always on the lookout for new methods to improve the services to patients they provide to their…

  • Issues in Healthcare and Effective Communication with Organization Stakeholders

    Current and Emerging Issues in the Health Care System and the Policy Environment in Which the System Operates The realm of healthcare has experienced some notable changes over the past decade. With a surge of innovations in the IT and ICT spheres, an array of devices and systems for enhancing the quality and efficacy of…

  • Social Media’s Influence and Their Role in Communication

    Table of Contents Introduction Social Media’s Influence Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Social media is an internet-based application that builds on some technological and ideological web-based foundations. This permits for creation and exchange of contents that are generated from the user. Three tools mainly used are Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Facebook is a social site that…

  • Communication Barrier With Non-English-Speaking Patients

    In our time, society is diverse and multicultural, so new challenges in health care are emerging. That is, nurses are faced with the problem of providing quality care to sufferers of all religions, races, and cultures. Although this is a difficult task, considering that even English-speaking patients find it problematic to use medical terms to…

  • Interpersonal Communication Skills in Healthcare

    Table of Contents Introduction Effective Interpersonal Communication Components The Importance of Interprofessional Collaboration Interpersonal Communication and Interprofessional Collaboration Strategies to Promote Interprofessional Collaboration and Teams Cultural Competence Applying the Information: A Healthcare Organization Analysis Conclusion References Introduction According to the Joint Commission (2015), the problem of miscommunication in healthcare persists and tends to have negative…

  • Technical Communication. DVD Video Player Guidelines

    Introduction In this paper, I intend to discuss the features of technical communication. In particular, I am going to analyze one specific document in terms of its major purpose, audience, accuracy, expertise and so forth. Moreover, it is necessary for us to focus on its stylistic peculiarities, which are typical of technical languages such as…

  • Patients with Dementia: Communication Techniques

    Discussion The article “Pilot testing an educational intervention to improve communication with patients with dementia” states that one-quarter of all patients over 75 years old have a secondary diagnosis of dementia. Also, it states that by the year 2040, the diagnosis is likely to become twice as common. To assist these patients, the author proposes…

  • Aspects of Nursing Communication

    At the moment, in my employment setting, the principles of active interaction among colleagues are being promoted as one of the key aspects of optimizing the workflow. Nursing communication is viewed by the management as a necessary element of productive activity, and the focus is on collaborative and team practices. In addition, due to the…

  • Communication Skills Teaching Methods

    As a people-oriented profession, dentistry requires strong communication abilities. Communication skills are indispensable to patient care for various reasons. For instance, they may include management of patient’s primary complaints, triage emergencies, setting a shared objective during treatment planning, and insurance of informed consent is acquired. Strong interpersonal communication abilities can enhance patients’ happiness and health…