Understanding
Understanding is one of the most important aspects of a healthcare worker’s job. To totally comprehend the situation a patient goes through is something that takes a true understanding of any and all method of communication used by the patient or their family.
But what is communication, but the transfer of ideas from one person to another. So with all the forms of communication that there are how is that possible? Should your patient speak another language what are you to do then? This is where the understanding comes in.
To speak or not to speak. Communication is one of the largest parts of our lives as social creatures. We speak to convey our feelings, thoughts, and wants. Without speech our society - which centers around it - would crumble.
In all professions communication is vital, but in none more so than in the medical field. It could mean the difference of life and death. Just think of one of your loved ones that has been hospitalized.
But what is communication, but the transfer of ideas from one person to another. So with all the forms of communication that there are how is that possible? Should your patient speak another language what are you to do then? This is where the understanding comes in.
To speak or not to speak. Communication is one of the largest parts of our lives as social creatures. We speak to convey our feelings, thoughts, and wants. Without speech our society - which centers around it - would crumble.
In all professions communication is vital, but in none more so than in the medical field. It could mean the difference of life and death. Just think of one of your loved ones that has been hospitalized.