title: Communication: an ophthalmic practice issue.
abstract: In the 1990's communication becomes an ophthalmic practice issue. The present ophthalmic climate of cost containment, downsizing, budget cuts, and lack of appreciation of contributions, results in a low staff morale. Recognition of the effects of job satisfaction and productivity led one group to seek solutions. A communication task force was formed to identify problems and the appropriate interventions.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Whitton
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009013:Morale; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009885:Ophthalmology; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*