Without effective communication our jobs as professionals would be impossible. A breakdown in communication could affect our ability to identify a patients needs, therefore affecting successful patient care. We also need to communicate effectively with our colleagues. We need to hand over our patients care needs at the end of each shift and at regular intervals to all inter-professionals involved within their care. If important information is not thoroughly communicated then there may be a negative outcome.
The Chief Operation Officer needs to collaborate with other departments (e.g., Chief Medical Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, etc.) to direct compliance issues thru existing channels for investigation and resolution to make sure that the services provided are meeting the needs of the patients. Patton-Fuller Community Hospital goal is to make the patients experience as pleasant as possible, so improvements must constantly be made to keep up with the needs of the patients. If a patient’s needs are not being met because the hospital does not have the required equipment an action plan would have to be made to make sure the hospital is meeting their standards set by their mission statement. To purchase the required equipment an action plan would be set and different departments would have to collaborate to make it happen as quick and painless as possible.
Doctors – If we take a client to the doctors it is essential that we are able to inform the doctor of any relevant information required otherwise this may result in a misdiagnosis. Some clients are unable to communicate very well so we must first understand their problem so that we can convey this on their behalf. 1.2 Explain how communication affects all relationships in an adult social care setting. Communication can lead to good or poor service within a care setting. Good communication with clients encourages participation in activities therefore promoting equality within the care setting.
Without communication nobody’s needs would be met and barriers would be produced between the client and the care service. Effective communication can allow us to use the right medication, injuries that the client may have had or have. Without effective communication a high standard of care and support and a safe practice wouldn’t be able to happen. It is important to observe individuals reactions when communicating with them they may show signs that they don’t like or agree with what your saying I.e facial expressions,having arms crossed. Smiling.
Although the growing importance of these social value judgments may be acknowledged, we must not neglect individual patient values (Moore 2010). However, in daily practice, it is doctors who may incorporate these factors in their clinical decisions. Doctors make therapeutic decisions based on the available information for average patients, but they are aware that, sometimes, individual patient values may modify these decisions (Moore 2010). Patients may refuse a cancer treatment that is backed by clinical trial evidence and has positive cost-effectiveness, simply because they are reluctant to suffer the side effects of the therapy, or they may prefer avoiding an inconvenient preventive intervention because they are willing to take the bigger risk of getting the disease, or suffering the complication that the intervention sought to prevent (Moore 2010). Just as the scientific value judgments of organizations should be individualized for each patient by the doctor, social value judgments should be put within the perspective of individual value judgments (Moore 2010).
Satisfaction of a patient is needed in the health care market, but poor communication can lead to poor satisfaction for the patient. Even know face-to-face will be still used, but communicating via-email is much more convenient for the patient. These changes in health care and communication have impacted the way we use new technology, and how we seek treatment. For many patients, consumers, and providers the delivery of care will still remain a big concern. As consumer we drive the health care market, and without the advances in technology, and organization are willing to provide alternatives to communicate, and patients would remain unsure of the future development in the health care
Warnings are often given to patients who do not comply with treatment or who are aggressive towards any member of staff. Although we cannot force a patient to do anything or have treatment they don’t want. We must make the patient aware that it is in their best interests that they comply with treatment. A senior doctor would have to discuss the issues regarding this with the patient in depth before a decision is made – often patients will change their mind after speaking to a doctor. Constantly reassessing the situation is vital in these types of situations as patients can often become quickly confused or distressed over the smallest of things.
People with dementia need support and reassurance throughout their illness. Staff may find changes hard to accept and like family members may prefer not to look too closely at what is happening. This protects carers from a sense of loss, but prevents them from finding ways to ease the distress and responding creatively. Staff need to be aware of their own feelings and supportive to each other when they are finding a person’s decline disturbing. Well being Showing some signs of well being ; Does this person need more help to show significant signs of well being?
It would be difficult for our staff to overrule the 'considerations' of the medical practitioner. In general our support staff are aware and recognise discrimination outside of our units. We have staff processes for many service users to reduce the impact on them and any further distress it may cause and we seek the opportunity to be able to explain and educate to minimise discrimination. 3 One of the main areas where we see discrimination is when we accompany service users to appointments. Typical appointments would be GP, Dentist, other medical specialists and Benefit agencies.
Accepting the gradual loss of independence can be difficult. Being well informed about the disease can reduce anxiety about what lies ahead. Many support groups offer valuable information for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their families on how to cope with the disorder. Local groups can provide emotional support as well as advice on where to find experienced doctors, therapists, and related information. It is also very important to stay in close contact with health care providers to monitor the progression of the disease and to adjust therapies to maintain the highest quality of