Healthcare Communication Roles Paper
Healthcare Communication Roles
Shari Barletta
HCA 230
May 29, 2011
Kimberly Stimphil
Introduction
Communication in the healthcare field is important for ensuring that each patients needs are fully met. Communication within healthcare involves communication between physician and patient, medical assistant and patient, medical assistant and physician, and much more. When communication between caregivers and patients is lacking, misdiagnosis of medical conditions and other serious events can occur. Improving communication between caregiver and patient will improve the likelihood of early detection of illnesses so that they can be treated in a timely manner. Good communication can come in many forms, such as, verbal, nonverbal, and environmental. Verbal communication involves using words to communicate …show more content…
Studying social and psychological conditions and learning how to cope with different medical communication situations will help increase how patients and caregivers communicate. Teamwork is another way to improve communication between caregivers and patients. Working together to diagnose and treat illnesses and other medical conditions only increases the chances of improvement. Teamwork allows caregivers and patients to work together and share thoughts and ideas to solve medical problems. Teamwork between caregivers is also an important part of quality care. Working as a team to solve medical conditions improves the chance for survival and healing among their patients. Social support is one of the main factors that influence healing and communication for patients. Friends and family surrounding a patient struggling with a serious medical condition can help lift their spirits and provide a more positive attitude to the situation. Socializing between caregivers also allows the caregivers to reduce stress that may hinder open communication with the
Shari Barletta
HCA 230
May 29, 2011
Kimberly Stimphil
Introduction
Communication in the healthcare field is important for ensuring that each patients needs are fully met. Communication within healthcare involves communication between physician and patient, medical assistant and patient, medical assistant and physician, and much more. When communication between caregivers and patients is lacking, misdiagnosis of medical conditions and other serious events can occur. Improving communication between caregiver and patient will improve the likelihood of early detection of illnesses so that they can be treated in a timely manner. Good communication can come in many forms, such as, verbal, nonverbal, and environmental. Verbal communication involves using words to communicate …show more content…
Studying social and psychological conditions and learning how to cope with different medical communication situations will help increase how patients and caregivers communicate. Teamwork is another way to improve communication between caregivers and patients. Working together to diagnose and treat illnesses and other medical conditions only increases the chances of improvement. Teamwork allows caregivers and patients to work together and share thoughts and ideas to solve medical problems. Teamwork between caregivers is also an important part of quality care. Working as a team to solve medical conditions improves the chance for survival and healing among their patients. Social support is one of the main factors that influence healing and communication for patients. Friends and family surrounding a patient struggling with a serious medical condition can help lift their spirits and provide a more positive attitude to the situation. Socializing between caregivers also allows the caregivers to reduce stress that may hinder open communication with the