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Questions and Answers
Which aspect is NOT included in verbal communication skills?
Which aspect is NOT included in verbal communication skills?
- Voice (Volume, Tone, Speed, Emotion)
- Personal space (correct)
- Simple word choices
- Speech/language patterns
What is a key aspect of relationship skills in communication?
What is a key aspect of relationship skills in communication?
- Sensitivity to the needs of others (correct)
- Avoiding eye contact
- Using highly technical language
- Lack of critical self-reflection
Which behavior is beneficial for listening well?
Which behavior is beneficial for listening well?
- Interrupting the speaker frequently
- Ignoring the speaker's emotions
- Suspending all other activities to focus (correct)
- Being distracted with other activities
What should healthcare professionals avoid in communication?
What should healthcare professionals avoid in communication?
Which is NOT a component of non-verbal communication?
Which is NOT a component of non-verbal communication?
What is a benefit of effective communication in the therapeutic relationship?
What is a benefit of effective communication in the therapeutic relationship?
What is a key benefit of effective communication for patients?
What is a key benefit of effective communication for patients?
In the medical encounter, what is a recommended essential communication skill when gathering information?
In the medical encounter, what is a recommended essential communication skill when gathering information?
What does acknowledging emotions and values in healthcare communication help with?
What does acknowledging emotions and values in healthcare communication help with?
Which aspect is crucial at the initial stage of a doctor-patient relationship?
Which aspect is crucial at the initial stage of a doctor-patient relationship?
Why is it important to avoid jargon in healthcare communication?
Why is it important to avoid jargon in healthcare communication?
What is a benefit of effective communication for physicians?
What is a benefit of effective communication for physicians?
What is an important aspect of empathy when walking with someone?
What is an important aspect of empathy when walking with someone?
How can you prove respect in communication according to the text?
How can you prove respect in communication according to the text?
What is one requirement for cultural competence mentioned in the text?
What is one requirement for cultural competence mentioned in the text?
How can communication in a crisis be improved, based on the text?
How can communication in a crisis be improved, based on the text?
What is a benefit of social media for doctors mentioned in the text?
What is a benefit of social media for doctors mentioned in the text?
In healthcare communication, what does 'proving understanding' entail?
In healthcare communication, what does 'proving understanding' entail?
Study Notes
- Effective communication in healthcare has numerous benefits for patients, physicians, and medical care, including increased satisfaction, better symptom resolution, lower referral rates, improved functional status, enhanced health outcomes, increased compliance, reduced anxiety, and improved diagnostic accuracy.
- Essential communication skills in medical encounters include opening the discussion, gathering information with open and closed questions, understanding the patient's perspective, sharing information, reaching agreement on problems and plans, and providing closure through follow-up.
- Barriers to effective communication in healthcare can stem from patient health status, diversity, logistics, doctor's fears, speech ability, altered mental state, medication effects, time constraints, venue issues, and unrealistic patient expectations.
- Communication traps to avoid include using technical language or jargon, an impersonal approach, or displaying apathy; instead, it is important to show concern for problems voiced, pause to listen, verify patient understanding, and make oneself available.
- Effective communication in the therapeutic relationship involves measurable and modifiable behaviors, such as listening, explaining, questioning, counseling, and motivating, and includes verbal and non-verbal communication, relationship skills, keys to listening well, diversity awareness, crisis communication strategies, and utilizing social media for professional networking and support.
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Learn about the benefits of effective communication for patients, physicians, and medical care. Discover how communication can improve patient satisfaction, symptom resolution, job satisfaction, diagnostic accuracy, and more.
