Category: Communication

An individual’s relationship with society starts with one’s self-perception and understanding of how a person fits into other people’s worldviews or expectations. Indeed, looking glass self is defined as one’s own view not in isolation from others but as part of the community (Tiwari et al., 2020). Self-esteem can be understood as a person’s feelings…

An individual’s relationship with society starts with one’s self-perception and understanding of how a person fits into other people’s worldviews or expectations. Indeed, looking glass self is defined as one’s own view not in isolation from others but as part of the community (Tiwari et al., 2020). Self-esteem can be understood as a person’s feelings…

As a nurse practitioner, maintaining therapeutic communications with your patients is a very important aspect of achieving your goal. In some cases, communication problems may occur within the process of building a therapeutic relationship with a patient, which may determine the quality of care the nurse will give. To build a therapeutic relationship with your…

Table of Contents Summary Reflection Reference Summary The article by Burgess et al. discusses the ISBAR (introduction, situation, background, assessment, recommendation) framework, which is a standardized handover communication strategy. As a clinical communication strategy that had been endorsed by the World Health Organization, ISBAR has been applied widely within the Australian health system. ISBAR enables…

Table of Contents Introduction Description Feelings Evaluation Analysis Action Plan Reflective Conclusion Conclusion References Introduction Communication is a fundamental element in nursing practice. This element can possibly determine patients’ satisfaction and even the outcomes of their treatment (Lotfi et al., 2019). The situation described in the paper will exemplify the potential role of communication, which…

The increasing number of cultural groups in the United States poses a significant difficulty for healthcare professionals in meeting fundamental requirements. According to the case of Diane Mathis, failing to address the requirements of all patients has health-related and legal repercussions. The provision of medical interpretation may assist in reducing communication obstacles with these patients.…

The doctor’s communication skills and ability to explain complex medical terms and procedures to the patient are among the primary criteria when choosing a medical professional among people. Therefore, medical organizations’ professionals need to establish clear, transparent, polite communication with patients, their family members, and partners to manage their expectations and compliance with medical guidance…

Introduction Communication is an important part of human life because it enables people to share information and express their opinions. Health care providers must have good communication skills to ensure their patients understand them properly. Patients must possess excellent communication abilities to ensure they inform health care providers about their conditions (Apker 2010). This means…

In this case, one of the main principles of patient confidentiality that could be an issue is the patient’s right to privacy. To use the photo of the patient’s wound, the nurse must obtain the patient’s informed consent. Additionally, the nurse should ensure that the photo is not shared with any other parties without the…

Table of Contents Introduction Medical error The problem of ineffective team work The solution of the problem of communication errors Conclusion Notes Introduction This paper states that medical errors have a number of underlying causes, including the fallibility of medical personnel, uncertainty of medical knowledge and imperfection of organizational systems, and pays special attention to…