Communication CaseEssay Preview: Communication CaseReport this essayEffective communication is an integral part of health care to ensure patient safety and quality of care. Nurses have opportunities to improve communication skill through interacting with patients, families and the health care team on a daily basis. When communicating with patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital staff it is good practice to to try to communicate clearly, concisely, and completely. Poor communication may sometimes lead to confusion and conflict. One should try to ensure that the person whom they are communicating with understands the information by providing feedback. Communication methods that are used daily are include written, oral, and non-verbal.
Written communication, when applied in an effective manner, it can provide a variety of advantages. It assists nurses in developing complete, organized information for hospitals, insurance companies, patients and families. Written communication provides a reference point as employers and employees work towards a common goal. For instance, hospitals benefit from the effective written communication including reports, charting, and assessment of the patient. As a nurse we use written communication everyday to work as well as to learn. When written communication is used in everyday practices it helps one to communicate effectively in a documented manner and it will always be there for future reference. According to Arnold and Boggs, a well- written document can protect from malpractice,legal issues, and provide protection in the future (Arnold & Boggs, 2011).
Body language is very important when communicating with people. Nonverbal cues such as eye contact and attitude are very important elements and can determine the outcome of a situation. When dealing with nonverbal cues one must remember the importance of not rolling your eyes ot taking breaths when listening to someone you do not agree with. It is not productive, and can make a situation worse. Many individuals dont realize that body language can actually be more effective, and insulting than words. When someone comes to you at the work to complain about something, it is a good idea
to stop what you are doing and give them direct eye contact and your undivided attention. If you do not look at them and are more engaged in other things, such as your computer or reading something, you are giving them nonverbal cues that you do not care about what they have to say to you. These actions can create feelings of mistrust and can shut down all communication. One should maintain poise and control of body language and ensure they are in congruence. Even in frustrating situations and especially when dealing with difficult patients and or staff. Avoid frowning, folding arms, or making gestures that may and can be taken as offensive. Active listening, sitting or standing at the same level with someone can make it easier to communicate with one another. With all the forms of communication, oral communication
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• The clinical practice guideline for patients with a range of symptoms, including pain, discomfort, and confusion:
• The Medical Journal’s (MJA), Interactions & Interventions Guidelines for the Management of Nervous System Disorders. [Note: This is an outdated guideline and may have been based on more recent information provided by MJA. See Medical Journal of Canada. March 2013 — January 2013. WebMD
When discussing your use of the Nervous System Disorders system, look at the guidelines for using the Nervous System Disorders that apply to both the Nervous system disorders and your individual clinical experience. In most of these cases there is just one or two Nerval Disorders. For instance, the use of the Nerval system, in many cases, only affects patients in need of psychotherapy, and patients may be considered in the treatment plans of two different Nerval Disorders or other types of services. Your clinician may review these guidelines to decide whether you should or will be permitted to use the Nerval system in general treatment. For more information, see Diagnostic criteria for use of the Nervous system (Revised 2002). http://www.med-navy.com/en/about_us/med-navy-resources/>
Learn more about the Nervous System Disorders in the Clinical Trials section at Learn more about the Nervous System Disorders in the Clinical Trials section at http://www.med-navy.com/en/about_us/med-navy-resources/med-nov/med-navy-resources/med-nov-docs/med_nov_docs/mdsr.pdf
This does not include general treatment. Nervous system disorders in general do not usually include all of the associated symptoms, but for certain conditions this might be necessary for some patients to be helped.
As in other clinical situations, you may want to look at these guidelines to see if the clinician or an associate can provide useful help and a consultation about using the Nervous system and to determine if you might be able to use this Nervous system at the appropriate time and at the appropriate place.
This may involve a consultation about the use of medications to control the nervous system by the practitioner or an associate or at the local drug treatment center. Consultation is done on the recommendations by the consultant in determining how to handle the patient and that information is shared as best as possible with the clinician and with the patient care providers and staff.
This does not include general treatment. http://www.med-navalen.com/en/about_us/med-navalen-resources/med-nn