Hcs/320 Health Care Communication Research Paper
Health Care Communication
Amy Garza
HCS/320
April 27, 2015
Patricia Bird
Health Care Communication
Effective communication is a key element for success in health care. There are all types of communication, but communicating effectively within a health care environment is crucial. The basic elements of communication differ from those of health care communication. There are also different components that may influence communication, such as cultural differences. None the less, there are ways that we can encourage better communication in health care, especially between the health care provider, and the patient.
There are some basic elements to communication. First there has to be a sender who is trying to communicate. There must also be …show more content…
These elements include race, gender and age, but one of the most common elements is cultural differences. A person’s culture may shape the way that they think, speak, and listen; all of which factor in to communication. If two people from different cultures are communicating, their beliefs may interfere with the message. Regardless of whether you are the receiver, or the sender, a person’s culture will create false assumptions. False assumptions may create misunderstandings, therefore creating a barrier within the communication process. Once emotions surface, there may be other elements that interfere with a clear method of communication. As an example, a person from a particular culture may feel that eye contact is disrespectful when communicating with the female gender. If a couple was being treated by a provider who does not know about their culture, the health professional may give eye contact to the female. This may cause a problem. Every culture has different views and interpretations in which they may influence a person’s understanding. If the receiver is trying to listen to the sender, and their value’s are different, the receiver will not concentrate on what the message may be. Obviously, cultural differences do pose a significant type of influence in
Amy Garza
HCS/320
April 27, 2015
Patricia Bird
Health Care Communication
Effective communication is a key element for success in health care. There are all types of communication, but communicating effectively within a health care environment is crucial. The basic elements of communication differ from those of health care communication. There are also different components that may influence communication, such as cultural differences. None the less, there are ways that we can encourage better communication in health care, especially between the health care provider, and the patient.
There are some basic elements to communication. First there has to be a sender who is trying to communicate. There must also be …show more content…
These elements include race, gender and age, but one of the most common elements is cultural differences. A person’s culture may shape the way that they think, speak, and listen; all of which factor in to communication. If two people from different cultures are communicating, their beliefs may interfere with the message. Regardless of whether you are the receiver, or the sender, a person’s culture will create false assumptions. False assumptions may create misunderstandings, therefore creating a barrier within the communication process. Once emotions surface, there may be other elements that interfere with a clear method of communication. As an example, a person from a particular culture may feel that eye contact is disrespectful when communicating with the female gender. If a couple was being treated by a provider who does not know about their culture, the health professional may give eye contact to the female. This may cause a problem. Every culture has different views and interpretations in which they may influence a person’s understanding. If the receiver is trying to listen to the sender, and their value’s are different, the receiver will not concentrate on what the message may be. Obviously, cultural differences do pose a significant type of influence in