New Delhi [India], March 13: Effective communication is the foundation of any successful healthcare system, ensuring that patients receive accurate diagnoses, appropriate treatments, and compassionate ...

Patients’ lives are being put at risk by poor communication from healthcare professionals in hospitals worldwide, according to new research my colleagues and I conducted. Our analysis included 46 ...

Breakdowns in communication, which account for approximately $12 billion in waste annually in U.S. hospitals, can trigger a series of negative consequences that may ultimately lead to patient harm.