Category: Communication
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The Communication Process in Health and Social Care
Table of Contents Legislation Charters The Impact of Codes of Practice Communication is a very integral part in any profession, especially when there are many employees and clients working together. This implies that the nursing profession is not left out. The nursing profession is a very interactive profession: nurses interact with doctors, fellow nurses and…
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Emotional Intelligence in Midwives’ Communication
One of the greatest things that midwifery has portrayed is the ability to relieve stress. Maternity care is mostly based on communication skills, and the need for communication proficiency in this practice cannot be compromised. There are emerging trends in the nursing practice, such as emotional intelligence, which are emphasizing on communication between the patients…
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Midwives’ Influence on Mother-Fetus Communication
Table of Contents Introduction Mentalisation Child’s senses Mother’s emotions Conclusion References Introduction The relationship between an unborn and the mother is highly depended on the ability of the mother to mentalise. On the other hand, mentalising is driven by a number of factors and these factors are based on the mother’s daily activities. For instance,…
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Email Communication in the Healthcare
Table of Contents Email Communication benefit Values-confidentiality Why it’s effective How it differs Effects of social networking Usage in marketing References Email Communication benefit Internet usage is common in modern society given its effectiveness in passing information from one party to the other. In the UK alone, it is approximated that nearly fifteen million people…
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Mercy Hospital’s Relations and Communication Issues
Health care management is a complex and challenging endeavor. A good health care manager realizes the role which reporting staff plays in enhancing the quality of medical and administrative performance within the hospital. A good health care manager also knows how important the reporting staff is for his (her) success. All issues affecting today’s hospitals,…
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Review: “Close Encounters: Communication in Relationships” by Guerrero, Andersen and Afifi
Table of Contents Introduction Understanding new relationships Self-Disclosure Counselors’ Self-Disclosure Relationship Development Effective Counseling Conclusion References Introduction This paper considers the book Close Encounters: Communication in Relationships by Guerrero, Andersen and Afifi. The authors of the book look at interpersonal communication by adopting relational approach from Human Services (counseling) perspective. They highlight how one can…
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Centre for Disease Control (CDC) Communication Plan
Table of Contents Introduction Communications Plan for the CDC References A communication plan is a tool used to reach certain audiences by means of information channeling and dissemination. A good communication plan guides an organization in its endeavor to reach its target audience. It must give in detail the methods and timelines to be used…
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Communication Campaigns Enhancing the Understanding of the Epidemiology and Control of Chronic Diseases
Some of the chronic diseases such as cancer, tuberculosis, diabetes and brain tumors have threatened the society so much. As a result, the medical society and the government have taken serious stapes in dealing with the challenge. Communication campaign is one of the initiative tools used against the spread of these diseases. Over time, this…
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Health Communication Campaigns and Objectives
Table of Contents Introduction Supporting Shared Decision Making Building Social Support Networks Increasing Health Literacy Skills Engaging Personal Experience Conclusion References Introduction The quality of medical care largely depends not only on current work but also on competent planning. If correct and clear perspectives and goals are established, the process of achieving them takes less…
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Communication Between Practitioner Handle and Patients
Table of Contents Introduction Rational for Decision Importance of Documentation Nursing Ethical Principles References Introduction Levy (2006) indicates that in recent decades, the emergence of public concern with regards to how medical practitioners handle their patients has been on the rise. This is attributed to the fact that the public has increased awareness with regards…