Effective versus dysfunctional patterns of communication among members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Discuss effective versus dysfunctional patterns of communication among members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, and provide two examples.
Consider the interaction between a nurse and a physician at 2:00 a.m. when a patient requires new pain management orders. Consider the interaction between a nurse and a member of dietary staff when an incorrect meal tray is just about to be given to the patient: the nurse intercepts the tray before the patient receives the incorrect meal. You may provide your own two examples to discuss if you wish to do so.
