COMMUNICATIONS OF DOCTORS AND NURSES. TEAMWORK

Abstract

The article deals with the issues of communication between doctors and nurses. Attention is paid to the obstacles which affect effective communication between doctors and nurses, which include the increase of the workload, the constant change of staff, the use of high-tech terminology, the previous negative experience of communication between nurses and doctors, etc. Recommendations for improving communication in a medical team are given. It is emphasized that the factors contributing to effective communication between hospitals and organizations providing primary health care are multidisciplinary medical care plans drawn up in cooperation with patients and caregivers.