Several Aspect of Professional Communication

Several Aspect of Professional Communication as it Relates to the Use of Language in Terms of Form and Content Name Institutional affiliation Several Aspect of Professional Communication as it Relates to the Use of Language in Terms of Form and Content The process of communication is a reciprocal one where messages are sent and received between two or more people and with the help of different mediums. The process entails exchange of opinions and ideas in written or oral form. In line with this, the process of communication involves a series of messages that people with the help of senses including but not limited to hearing, touching and seeing (Gault, Shapcott, Luthi & Reid, 2016). In professional practice, communication follows a set of formal rules and norms as a way of ensuring clarity and accuracy. Arguably, the quality of communication in professional practice is vital in augmenting the clarity and accuracy of the entire communication system. Whilst such a system is based on organizational culture and ethics, the content should be clear, simple and in formal language as a way of enhancing the quality and clarity of the message (Foronda, MacWilliams & McArthur, 2016) In healthcare, professional communication is important in that it helps in enhancing safety and effectiveness of service delivery. Any failures in the communication system could have disastrous consequences for both the patient and the healthcare professional. Professional communication should be characterized by elements of completeness, clarity and accuracy...