Communication breakdown

Article Abstract:

Nursing and medical jargon hinders communication between health professionals and patients. Academics are largely responsible. However, they may be out of touch with practice as many nurses are alienated by incomprehensible jargon concerning continuing development. Jargon also prevents many patients understanding their illnesses. Education course Project 2000 diplomates should avoid introducing more jargon that will be unintelligible to patients, doctors and traditionally-trained nurses.

Health aspects, Analysis, Column, Communication, Communications, Jargon (Terminology)

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Improving communication in imaging departments

Article Abstract:

Patients undergoing radiological procedures are often anxious, and this is often increased by inadequate communication from health care staff. A radiology department undertook to improve patient's knowledge of radiological procedures using both written and verbal explanations. Most patients found the information helpful and supportive.

Practice, Radiology, Medical, Radiology

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P6: facilitating learning; part (i): learning and communication

Article Abstract:

The open learning programme is a two-year professional course, split into three 10-week terms a year, aimed at upgrading enrolled nurses to level one nurses. The P6 module concerns learning and communication.

Tests, problems and exercises, Nursing

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