About this course
In recent years, there has been increasing awareness regarding the importance of clear and effective communication between patients, families, and medical staff in the context of illness and medical ethics. A central focus has been provider-patient communication, with the patient as the primary unit of care. Historically, the role of the family in provider-patient communication research has often been overlooked. However, increasing evidence demonstrates that the family is not only affected by a loved one's illness, but that it often plays a central role in a family member's health care, and more specifically, in their health communication encounters with doctors and other health providers. This course discusses what is meant by the term 'health communication', examines the role of communication in patient care and reviews the relevant theories and existing empirical evidence related to provider-patient-family communication. Evidence-based clinical guidelines for mental health providers and allied healthcare professionals are offered to facilitate more effective and satisfactory provider-patient-family communication and collaborative care.
Course Specific Approvals and Disclosures
HealthForum Online has been approved by Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board as an Educational provider with programs approved by NBCC, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7185. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. HealthForum Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
HealthForum Online is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. HealthForum Online maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.