Forms of Communication
You're arguing with a friend, coworker, or significant other and getting nowhere. The argument keeps going in circles with no end and no solution. Can you picture it? Have you been in a similar situation? Ask yourself: could part of the problem be 'we just aren't communicating?' Both effective and ineffective communication can influence us, not only in our everyday lives and relationships, but in our careers as well. In the high-stakes situations that nurses often deal with, awareness of our communication can be especially beneficial.
There is a lot of information about the different types of communication, but there are only two main forms: verbal and nonverbal. In 2011, N. Nayab writes verbal communication entails the use of words in
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Oral Communication in Healthcare
With so many people involved in healthcare, it can be overwhelming for patients and families. Nurses often find themselves as the one that connects all the pieces of the puzzle. Nurses play a pivotal role in the process of effective communication, whether they're exchanging information with physicians, reporting off to other shift nurses, or educating patients and their families.
Communicating is a continuous process when working in the healthcare industry. Oral communication is extremely important for all those involved, including nurses. Not only do nurses relay relevant information to patients and their family, they are also responsible for updating the physician about the condition of their patients on a regular basis. Nurse to nurse reporting occurs whenever there is a change in assigned duties at the end of a shift or if a patient is transferring to a different level of care. This communication is a fundamental part of the nursing process and can result in either high quality effective or ineffective care caused by lack of