Communication — definition?
Sharing information for mutual understanding.
Communication — definition?
Sharing info to achieve understanding.
Components — include?
Sender, message, channel, receiver, decoding.
Encoding — role?
Transforming thoughts into signals.
Decoding — role?
Interpreting signals into meaning.
Verbal vs Written—difference?
Spoken vs written communication.
Barriers — examples?
Language, psychological, physical, cultural.
Psychological barriers — include?
Stress, anxiety, emotional state.
Cultural barriers — cause?
Different beliefs, values, norms.
Documentation — purpose?
Record patient info accurately.
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