Communication is crucial in the workplace. In particular, effective communication skills are extremely important in the healthcare sector. Mainly because they help to build and maintain strong relationships between both healthcare professionals, their colleagues, service users and visitors.
A variety of studies support that teamwork and communication skills are critical components of a safe healthcare system, and it’s clear to see why. There are many situations where healthcare professionals must have clear communication skills, such as:
Research indicates that there are strong positive relationships between a healthcare team member’s communication skills and a patients ability to follow through with medical advice. A healthcare professional’s ability to explain, listen and empathise can all have an effect on patient satisfaction and experience of care.
Patient’s perceptions of the quality of the healthcare they receive are highly dependent on the quality of their interactions with healthcare professionals. There is a vast amount of research that supports the benefits of effective communication and health outcomes for patients as well as healthcare teams.
The connection between a service user and their healthcare provider can ultimately improve their health through increased participation in their care, adherence to treatment, and patient self-management.
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