A technique used in comedy clubs is helping nurses develop vital communication skills—but without the laughs. In the emerging practice of medical improv, humor isn't the end goal. When people hear the ...

Effective communication protects patients from potential harm arising from misunderstandings, and can have a positive effect on staff. This first article in a six-part series on communication skills ...

Competing demands, lack of privacy, and background noise are all potential barriers to effective communication between nurses and patients. Patientsâ ability to communicate effectively may also be ...

Today’s healthcare landscape demands adaptability, precision, and compassion. Nurses stand at the heart of patient care, ...