The base of the healthcare system

Running head: NURSING
Nursing
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1NURSING
The base of the healthcare system is communication. Effective communication is
regarded as an essential part for gaining significant health-related outcomes in the
individualized nursing care of the patient. Proper use of communication also helps in
improving the level of patients’ safety and overall health and well-being. Effective
communication methods provide a path for developing better therapeutic relationships with
the patient and this in turn help in developing comprehensive care. Use of effective
communication skills is an important aspect towards developing therapeutic relationship with
the patients (Eunson, 2016). In the case study, it is highlighted that Mr. Chester, who is a 19-
year old boy has a previous medical of depression. At present, he is suffering from stress and
is living away from his family members. Professional use of the effective communication
skill will help to increase the provision towards developing patient centred care and the same
will be addressed in detail in the essay. The essay will also focus on the importance of the
correct and proper documentation.
Effective communication skill in nursing is composed of both verbal and non-verbal
communication skills. Eunson (2016) stated that the health professionals are always benefited
through the use of effective communication skills as it helps them to under the actual need of
the patient. Verbal and non-verbal communication skill helps the nursing professional to get
easily accustomed with the patients from different age group. Analysis of the case study
highlighted that the Chester is lonely and is feeling depressed as he has not meet his family
members for a long time. Under such circumstances, it the duty of the nurses to practice
effective communication skills. This in turn, helps in the generation of trust with the patient
and thereby helping them to heal quickly. Proper use of the nurse communication will also
assist Chester to overcome his sense of depression while reducing his level of anxiety and
thus promoting comprehensive mental well-being. The nurse professional must also stress in
the domain of social participation by advising him to interact with his friends or indulge in s