Explain effective communication in healthcare culture

Explain effective communication in healthcare culture

Communication and Influence – the Power of Evidence

Effective communication is a staple of our healthcare culture. Working with patients, peers, and inter-professional teams requires that nurses manage information and evidence toward influencing safe and positive patient outcomes.

Please address the following:

• Describe caring attributes of the culture where you currently practice. Which attributes stand out as having significant influence on patients, nurses, and other healthcare professionals?

• How do you see effective communication relating to patient outcomes in this setting? What is the evidence for this?