Faisal Abdul Latif Alnasir
The Arab board for Medical Specializations, UAE
Title: Effective communication and its role on patients’ health
Biography
Biography: Faisal Abdul Latif Alnasir
Abstract
Communication is the act of transferring information from one place to another. But how well this information can be transmitted and received is a measure of how good our communication skills are. To be able to transfer information accurately, clearly and as intended, is very important and is considered as a critical managerial skill that forms the foundation of an effective leadership. Through communication, people’s attitude, behavior, and understandings are very much influenced. Decisions taken are often dependent upon the quality and quantity of the information received. rnUsually knowledge has to be transformed into accurate plan of action within the patient and it can’t be done without proper and adequate communication. Therefore, effective communication is significant for any medical professional enabling them to perform their basic functions of caring for their patients effectively. Researches have affirmed continuously the connection between healing and human relationships and that medicine is totally reliant on communication, through the exchange of ideas, messages, or information by speech, signals, or writing. When communication is thorough, accurate, and timely, the entire health system organization tends to be vibrant and effective. Patient often measures quality by how well the physician listens, his/her non-verbal communication, and acknowledges concerns. Quality is also measured by how thoroughly the physician explains the diagnosis and treatment options, and how well the physician involves the patient in decisions concerning his or her care. rnIn this article we highlight methods of proper of communication and emphasize on how important it is in detecting medical problems and promoting the health of individuals and the community
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