‘There are several different ways to communicate in the medical field: oral, written, non- verbal, and visual. The most underrated method is visual communication. Charts, graphs, picture and even some brochures are all considered visuals. This type of communication makes the relationship between the medical superior and their patient more effective and efficient. This ‘method is extremely effective with patients who are young, elderly, disabled, or whose first Janguage is not English. Showing is more effective at explaining something than telling. zg Vicual Communication dif +yeeS of comm 4 vicugl ‘As you follow along the sma the smile the faces fade inn « 2 oe _. On TSC angled irom no pain to the worst possible pain. The audience for this communication Tr ok eae {ool is the patients in the hospital. The patients ae given or shown this chart to tell theit physician how they are feeling [The purpose of the scale is forthe patient to assess their own pain. They have to analyze the chart and compare it to how they are feeling. This method is efficient for patients who cannot communicate well, such as disabled people or elderly’s. Itean also be harder for children to communicate well with doctors, so the visuals help the kids, This, helps them get a stronger idea of how bad the pain they are experiencing is. Not only does this ‘benefit the patient, but it benefits the doctor as well [The message of this seale isto basically give the nurse or doctor in charge an understanding of their patient's pain severity. This is important in making the next step for assessing their patient. Ifthe pain intensity is high, they are most likely going to action more quickly than if the patient was feeling a mild pain. This scale benefits asHOW 14'S used, Why if'¢ used, who d0es it help, Why I¢ Tool usetul tote. Picture It both the patient and the nurse or doctor. It helps the patient assess their pain for the physician to assess their patient. N y diene? (OQ) Another example of visual communication could be posters. In every hospital, there are ce g wan posters everywhere- hallways, doors, and bathrooms. This is effective because more people are of S POG telytosshnowlnge these visuals du ote viaulson tem and less wording. People ar less likely to read anything with excessive wording; they'll get too bored. This poster on how to give an insulin shot isa great example of a visual communication method. The audience of thi poster is of course the patients, more specifically the ones with diabetes. Insulin shots are given to those who suffer from diabetes because their pancreas no longer can break down sugars in the body. {The message of this poster tells the patient what to do step-by-step It tells the patient what to use, degree angles of the needie, and even how to push the syringe. This poster tele the matinneOne example of visual communication is the Pain scale, This universal pain scale is something used in almost all hospitals. Doctors or nurses usually uses this scale to assess their patient's pain. The scale ismumbered:t-10-and underneath the numbers are a strip of faces. The faces, each one worse than the last. As you follow along the chart, thesmile ‘on the faces fade into a frown. = + stv taoeted trom no pain t6 the worst possible pain, The audience for this communi | eee E cal tells the patents in the hospital. The patient are given or shown tis chart to tl their Physician how they ae etn Te pups of the cal fhe ait o ses iron pain. They have to analyze the chart and compare it to how they are feeling, This method is E s. Itcan efficient for patients who cannot communicate well, such as disabled people or elderly also be harder for children to communicate well with doctors, so the visuals help the kids, This helps them get a stronger idea of how bad the pain they are experiencing is, Not only does this benefit the patient, but it benefits the doctor as well [The message ofthis scale is to basically give ity. This is important the murse or doctor in charge an understanding of their patient’s pain se in making the next step for assessing their patient. Ifthe pain intensity is high, they are most scale benefits likely going to action more quickly than if the patient was feeling a mild pain. v 1) Wk f Picture It both the patient and the nurse or doctor. It helps the patient assess their pain for the physician to assess their patient Another example of visual communication could be posters. In every hospital, there are Posters everywhere- hallways, doors, and bathrooms. This is effective because more people are likely to acknowledge these visuals due tothe visuals on them and less wording. People ae less likely to read anything with excessive wording; they'll get too bored. This poster on how to give an insulin shot is a great example ofa visual communication method. The audience ofthis poster is of course the patients, more specifically the ones wit diabetes. Insulin shots are given to those ho suffer from diabetes because their pancreas no longer can break down sugars in the body step. It tells the patient what to {[the message of this poster tells the patient what to do ste tuse, degree angles of the needle, and even how to push the syringe. This poster tells the patient. imporn information on giving insulin shots without bing oo wordy about simple press Je over purpose ofthis examples to dementias how to give an islin shot Many people especially newly diagnosed diabetes, don’t know how to give an insulin shot, or have even held a t diabet Picture It 6 needle themselves. This poster informs them on the correct steps in doing so. The hands in the posters show every step along of giving the actual shot; it even shows how to hold the syringe at a certain angle. This visual communication method eases the task for people who are unaware,eure This last example isa chart or board. It acts. as sort of a sign languag. ina way. There are {Words describing these pictures, but there is something different about this type of chart Not anly does it say how the patient feels, it additionally states services the patient needs and actions ofthe patient as well. The audience fr thsi the patients of course. The message of the poster tells us what the patient neds or how they eel, For example, there isa picture ofa bed and the ‘words above say to adjust the bed. Ths chart is extremely effective because needs ofa patient ae just as important as how the patient feels. The purpose of this poster isto make communicating easier. Pointing at pictures can get the patient’s point across more clearly. All Patients admitted into hospitals are not coherent; some patients are children, very old, or can be What's On chart, he it 4 Whe uces tf Picture It foreign. This chart makes sure thatthe patent i receiving all services necessary for an efficient experience in a hospital setting Although visual communication is limited, it gets the job done. There may not bea full explanation on these examples, but they stil get the point across, These methods ae so simple and easy to use which is effective for both, the physician and the patient, Sometimes, words aren'tenoughalone. 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