In every area of life, communication is required. Communication between bosses and employees, husbands and wives, children and parents is essential. In a time of sickness or extended illnesses, communication between the patient and the nurse is paramount. It is the nurse, if he or she is a good communicator who helps the patient understand what the doctor is saying. Because Mike, my husband of thirty two years spent approximately fifty days in the hospital and continues to make countless visits to doctors offices, I've learned what it takes to have less complications during a hospital stay, or to have a successful visit with the doctor. The answer lies in positive contact with the nurses. For us, nurses brimming with good communication skills were the best nurses we encountered. They were the ones who took time to explain what to expect, clarified what some of the unfamiliar terminology meant and communicated clear instructions. They did not assume just because they knew what was to come, we knew and understood. During Mike's hospital stay, we appreciated the nurse's explanations when the doctors left us with more questions than answers. Those displaying genuine compassion and concern toward our particular situation were the ...
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