Therapeutic Nurse-Patient Relationship
The structure of this essay is designed to show the importance of relationship centered communication. However it will begin with a brief definition of the essential concepts intrinsic to the topic of therapeutic communication, distinct therapeutic nurse-patient relationship. Thereafter, it will focus on verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, understanding, empathy and important aspects of confidentiality and privacy.
IntroJust as chemistry sciences were adopted as the 20th century medical model, patient 's perspective into a relationship-centered communication has been suggested as appropriate for the 21st century. It is the medical dialogue that provides the fundamental vehicle through which the battle of perspectives is waged and the therapeutic relationship is defined (Roter D. 2000). In many regards, the primary challenge to the field is the development of therapeutic communication that will provide a valid representation of the therapeutic relationship (Craven & Hirnle 2000). The purpose of this essay is to explore the implications of therapeutic communications in the nature of the patient-nurse relationship and its expression in routine of medical practice.
Therapeutic communication is defined as the …show more content…
In patient-nurse relationship it is the nurse 's responsibility to make mutual understanding easier, which would be the basis of meaningful interaction. Mutual understanding requires time, effort, commitment and skill. It can be challenging for one person to understand and appreciate another person 's reality. Listening and effective attending would give ability to the nurse to develop an understanding of the patient 's experience (Parbury 2006). Effective listening demonstrates open acceptance of the patient, and encourages the patient to
IntroJust as chemistry sciences were adopted as the 20th century medical model, patient 's perspective into a relationship-centered communication has been suggested as appropriate for the 21st century. It is the medical dialogue that provides the fundamental vehicle through which the battle of perspectives is waged and the therapeutic relationship is defined (Roter D. 2000). In many regards, the primary challenge to the field is the development of therapeutic communication that will provide a valid representation of the therapeutic relationship (Craven & Hirnle 2000). The purpose of this essay is to explore the implications of therapeutic communications in the nature of the patient-nurse relationship and its expression in routine of medical practice.
Therapeutic communication is defined as the …show more content…
In patient-nurse relationship it is the nurse 's responsibility to make mutual understanding easier, which would be the basis of meaningful interaction. Mutual understanding requires time, effort, commitment and skill. It can be challenging for one person to understand and appreciate another person 's reality. Listening and effective attending would give ability to the nurse to develop an understanding of the patient 's experience (Parbury 2006). Effective listening demonstrates open acceptance of the patient, and encourages the patient to