Interprofessional Communication

Which is NOT a reason interprofessional communication in healthcare is important?

• Improve patient care and outcomes

• Increase grant funding

• Reduce medical errors

• Improve relationships with other professions

Interprofessional ___________ occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes.

• education

• collaboration

• teaming

• activity

All of the following are tips for active listening except . . .

• Give the person you are speaking to full attention

• Don't interrupt the patient

• Ask follow up questions

• Set a timer to ensure the person speaks briefly.

True of False: Interprofessional communication builds stronger teams!

• True

• False

When communicating effectively with patients and the family of patients, you should . . .

• Employ active listening skills

• Ensure patient privacy

• Summarize and ask questions

• Be tactful and honest

• All of the above