Modern society is riddled with examples of how poor communication can lead to confusion and chaos. Poor communication has become the standard in society, and many people have never been taught what ...

Healthcare communication costs trust, which is essential for good patient care. That loss of trust also translates to tangible healthcare costs. “During our first conversation, all I could think about ...

Patients' lives are being put at risk by poor communication from health care professionals in hospitals worldwide, according to new research my colleagues and I conducted. Our analysis included 46 ...

Miscommunication between hospital staff regularly puts patients at risk, a new study says. Poor communications between health care workers contributed to 25% of hospital incidents that put patients' ...

Interventions improving communication between health care providers and patients, in turn, lowering risk of patient safety incidents, are needed. HealthDay News — Poor communication is a major ...

Perceived discrimination in healthcare settings is linked to delays in seeking diabetes care, mediated by poor patient-clinician communication. Younger adults and racial and ethnic minorities ...

Waiting for care shouldn’t be the norm—delays like these highlight the gaps in our healthcare system, where longer waits not only reflect poor quality but also drive up costs for patients. As ...

Forty-six eligible studies were included in the analysis with 67,826 patients. HealthDay News — Poor communication is a major contributor to patient safety incidents, according to a review published ...