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How to have good communication in health care

Learn why good communication is important, what can make it hard and ways to make it better.
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Professionals
What is it about?
Communication
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Tulane University School of Public Health
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Good communication helps all patients:

  • be honest and open about their health so that they get the health care they need
  • understand what health workers tell them and what they need to do
  • trust that health workers will respect their privacy
  • feel safe and respected.

This blog article says how health professionals can communicate well. It has practical ideas about things you can do. 

For example, it is a good idea to sit down when talking to patients. Sitting down makes patients feel they can trust you. They know that they will have time to ask questions so that they understand.

 

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Tulane University School of Public Health

Tulane University is in New Orleans in the United States of America. The School of Public Health does research to create healthier communities around the world.