Discussion:
Consider patient-provider communications as an integral part of delivering social work services to patients. Review this week's resources and think about how to deliver effective communications within the patient-provider relationship.
Post a description of the importance of patient-provider communication. Be sure to address the relationship between patient-provider communications and illness outcomes. Identify a minimum of three factors that might lead to poor patient-provider communications. Provide your rationale. Explain the ways patient-provider communications might be improved. Then, explain the role culture plays in patient-provider communications. Finally, explain the roles of a social worker in assisting a patient to improve communications with other members of the health care team.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.