Health Science 1 - Miscomunication

Miscommunication

Anything that hinders the ability to properly understand or transfer messages

Communication barriers can lead to…

missed opportunities

Communication barriers can lead to…

Misunderstandings and conflicts

Language barrier

Obstacle or difficulty that arises when people who speak two different languages interact

Physical barriers

Barrier to any physical limitation that can interfere with communication process

Aphasia

Neurological condition that effects a person’s ability to communicate

Deafness

Condition of lacking the power of hearing or impaired hearing

Blindness

State or condition of being unable to see

Developmental level

Use simpler terms so that the patient can understand

Psychological barriers

Emotional or opinion based barriers that can hinder communication

Bias

Prevents partial judgement (having skewed thoughts to one thing or another)

Prejudice

Pre-judgement without being factually informed

Stereotyping

Assuming that everyone in a group is the same