Verbal Communication Between Midwife And Patients

Verbal communication between midwife and patient
A community midwife must be very clear when speaking to their clients. For example, using Paralanguage (the tone, pitch and volume in which someone uses when communicating with another) this can have a massive impact on a patient when using this type of verbal communication incorrectly. This can be used all the way through the pregnancy which can include: scans, home visits, observations and frequent check- ups. Paralanguage can easily give out a bad message depending how it is used. For instance, a loud tone and volume can indicate that the midwife is not serious and is unprofessional which can give the wrong impression to the client. For example, a fast, high paced tone can suggest to the patient that the midwife is hiding something which directly informs the mother in care, that the midwife does not have the confidence and courage to help her in a healthy, effective way. A midwife must communicate in an effective way. For example, the patient may struggle with speaking English or does not understand it very well. She must arrange a translator that will understand the patient …show more content…
This is a key skill because this will ensure the mother people (such as the health visitors and midwives) are easily understanding her needs and concerns. Being able to email other midwives and professionals in the healthcare sector is equally significant because they need to be able to communicate in a range of different ways. Efficient, strong listening skills are required to be a successful for a community midwife. (The ability to pay attention and interpret what other people are saying) A midwife would use this in a confined room with no disruptions and noise. The client must not be judged, discriminated or labelled because of their religion or weight and