Accurate Communication

Question 1

Why is accurate communication essential in the medical field

Answer 1

• Ensures positive patient journey
• Using the ‘same language’ (oral, written, use of abbreviations) throughout the whole medical field, having the same understanding of medical terms in order to avoid to communication errors.
• Prevents patient being administered the wrong prescriptions

Question 2

What are the consequences of incorrect communication

Answer 2

• Provide a patient with the wrong treatment/medications
• It could make a patients situation worse or life threatening
• Law-suit against the nurse and sues the hospital- which could result in you losing your license
• Legal consequences may occur if taken to court
• Death

Question 3

Errors may include:

Answer 3

• Misreading progression notes

- Misusing abbreviations