Communication Barriers

Communication Barriers

by Djamala Goodwin

Poll

Are you an effective communicator?

• Absolutely

• Yeah, I'm alright

• Not Really

• Absolutely NOT

Open Ended

List any communication barrier that you can think of...

Open Ended

How can having a closed mindset effect communication? (be prepared to communicate your thought VERBALLY!!)

Open Ended

What is self- absorption? ( either you know or you don't... but try to answer anyways)

Poll

Which is worse when it comes to a barrier of communication?

• Being too emotional or not emotional enough

• Being Prejudice or having a preconception about someone

• Being too self absorbed

• Having a closed mindset

Open Ended

What is the most effective way to get over a cultural barrier other than a language barrier? ( think employability skills)

Open Ended

Who pays attention.... When we were face 2 face, What do I do when you need help and I come to assist you when seated at your table/chair?

Open Ended

List a fairly easy way to communicate with a deaf or hard of hearing patient if you do not know sign language

Poll

Would it be more difficult taking care of a patient  that blind, deaf or had speaking challenges

• Blind

• Deaf

• Speaking Challenges

Now you know

​Head over to the module ....

​and complete the communication handout... These are your guided notes /study guide.