There has been a history of poor communication in the medical field that has stemmed from physicians not being able to communicate well. Physicians are having issues trying to use medical terminology and also convey the meaning of the terminology to their patients. Some patients walk away from the doctor 's office feeling as though they still don 't understand what exactly is going on with them. Physicians do not realize that the medical terminology is creating a disconnect between their patients. Communication in the Health Care System is a skill that is necessary for Physicians; however, they lack the ability to listen, speak w/o using medical jargon, and write effectively. The unique ability to listen to individuals and convey what they
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Writing is important so that patients understand their medical information and do not misinterpret that information. If a patient misunderstood information given to them, they could have agree or disagree to terms that could be detrimental to their health. Writing that contains information important to the patients health must contain clear and concise information that it easy to interpret and understand. Physicians not only write to patients but also to the their colleagues. Imagine a colleague misinterpreting written information and doing something opposing to what was written to them. Writing is important in this aspect because it contains direction and orders that must be followed and if wrongly conducted this could be toxic. Gartland suggested that, "Physicians need to possess basic writing skills so that their written records, referral letters and articles for possible publication are clear, concise, and accurate, and actually say to readers exactly what the physician writer intended them to say." (Gartland, 2007, p.26). This statement confirms how essential writing in the medical field is not only for patients but, for colleagues as …show more content…
Communication in the health department is essential because without it, health would diminish significantly. The way doctors and patients talk to each other should be on a level that is simplistic and clear. In the article, Taking Medical Jargon Out of Doctor Visits by Laura Landro, she confirms that "Confused by scientific jargon, doctors ' instructions and complex medical phrases, patients are more likely to skip necessary medical tests or fail to properly take their medications, the agency says." This reveals how comprehension between the patient and the doctor is beneficial in health care so that doctors could detect illness right away, lower health care cost, and prevent physicians from building law suits. The quicker efficient communication could be distributed among patients from doctors, the better individuals well being would be in low health
Writing is important so that patients understand their medical information and do not misinterpret that information. If a patient misunderstood information given to them, they could have agree or disagree to terms that could be detrimental to their health. Writing that contains information important to the patients health must contain clear and concise information that it easy to interpret and understand. Physicians not only write to patients but also to the their colleagues. Imagine a colleague misinterpreting written information and doing something opposing to what was written to them. Writing is important in this aspect because it contains direction and orders that must be followed and if wrongly conducted this could be toxic. Gartland suggested that, "Physicians need to possess basic writing skills so that their written records, referral letters and articles for possible publication are clear, concise, and accurate, and actually say to readers exactly what the physician writer intended them to say." (Gartland, 2007, p.26). This statement confirms how essential writing in the medical field is not only for patients but, for colleagues as …show more content…
Communication in the health department is essential because without it, health would diminish significantly. The way doctors and patients talk to each other should be on a level that is simplistic and clear. In the article, Taking Medical Jargon Out of Doctor Visits by Laura Landro, she confirms that "Confused by scientific jargon, doctors ' instructions and complex medical phrases, patients are more likely to skip necessary medical tests or fail to properly take their medications, the agency says." This reveals how comprehension between the patient and the doctor is beneficial in health care so that doctors could detect illness right away, lower health care cost, and prevent physicians from building law suits. The quicker efficient communication could be distributed among patients from doctors, the better individuals well being would be in low health