Communication for Diverse Audiences

Patients and Families;

What language do Medical professionals use?

complex medical terms while patients under lay terms better

Confirm what with the patient?

what info can be shared with their families

Ensure a release of information form has been what?

completed and signed by the patient and has been documented in the pt health record

Who is a positive working relationship must be maintained by who?

all members of the health care team

A good rapport built on trust and teamwork positively contributes towards what?

ensuring great quality of care is provided to the patient by the health care team