Communication In Healthcare

Regardless of what type of profession is involved, communication is key for a successful work field. Communication is the art of preparing people to receive information before you give it. Amongst colleagues, the ability to communicate is a critical skill that will impact the care that is given and the outcome obtained. There are many factors that influence communication and mixing of generations can affect issues within a clinical setting. Often times, difficult behaviors are the result of ineffective communication. Therefore, finding a common ground through communication among healthcare team members can influence the quality of working relationships and impact patient care. In the clinical setting, I will define success and incorporate information that applies to myself by following the APTA vision and using evidence-based practice with each patient. For me, success is measured through the outcome measures in the clinic and the ability to change someone’s life. As a physical therapist, it is my role to

In the future within a clinical setting, the ability to become successful can heavily weigh on communication with others. Working with other generations of physical therapists can be challenging because of the different traits associated with them. Being a millennium generation, I am a very independent thinker and like to perform things on my own. However, there is a chance that I will be working with physical therapists in other generations who might have a different approach to treating a patient. During this situation, listening is imperative because it gives me the opportunity to learn something new and provides me with the opportunity to understand what they are trying to say. The use of effective communication can enhance my learning opportunities and those of my patients. Also, the use of non-verbal communication can lead to achieving success within the