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QUESTION 1

Use the link to answer this question: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_communication

http://www.uniteforsight.org/health-communication-course/module1 and also other sources you know about Health Communication ( DEFINITION, MEDICAL MODELS, IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION, CURRENT ISSUES IN HEALTH COMMUNICATION, etc.)

Based on these articles and other sources, are there any aspects that you can incorporate into your professional life either currently or in the future? Give two answers one your opinion and another answer using other sources.

QUESTION 2

Open, two-way communication in healthcare, both internal and external, certainly encourages open dialogue, increased employee engagement, and clear communication with patients and visitors. Understanding communication theory can result in many benefits including being able to tailor messages to a particular audience, understand diversity issues and how to utilize communication to help produce better outcomes, as well as determine the best vehicle to disseminate your communications.

Why and how does communication create a more positive healthcare experience for patients? And in what ways can communication impact employees - both positive or negative? Give two answers one your opinion and another answer using other sources.

QUESTION 3

Other than ethnic and language barriers, what other cultural barriers might have an effect on health care in your community? Is there anything from the readings to help support your thoughts and opinions with factual data? Give two answers one your opinion and another answer using other sources.

QUESTION 4

Medicaid and Health Information: Current and Emerging Legal Issues. Based on this article what are your thoughts and opinion? http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17427842

QUESTION 5- Separate this from other questions when posting the answer!

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper on health care communication.

Answer the following questions in your paper:

· How does effective communication incorporate the basic elements of communication?

· How do the basic elements of effective communication differ from the basic rules of health care communication?

· How might a provider encourage a reluctant consumer to communicate candidly?

· How might cultural differences influence communication?

Cite a minimum of two sources, one from the University Library and the other from the course textbooks or Electronic Reserve Readings, to support your opinion.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.