Effective Patient Communication

Today, more than ever healthcare relies on a team approach. Gone are the days of individual practitioners providing care for individual patients. Today, more than ever healthcare relies on a team approach. Healthcare facilities are made up of teams of caregivers, including physicians, nurses, and many ancillary staff. In order to provide the highest level of care to individuals, there must be effective clear communication across the entire continuum of care. Now more than ever, patients have become an intricate part of the health care delivery system. It is therefore paramount that there is effective communication between not only healthcare providers but between of care providers and the patient. Studies have shown that when patients are involved in their care, the quality of their care increases.
This has been shown to be beneficial in areas such as consent for procedures, discharge instructions, and follow-up for care. Patient understanding promotes increased compliance, which ultimately results in improvement in patient