title: Do you really listen to patients?
abstract: Effective communication with patients starts with active listening. Tune in to the meanings behind their words, as well as their nonverbal cues, so you can understand their mindset and adjust your communication style accordingly.
authors: Norwich University, Northfield, Vt., USA.
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Bush
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003142:Communication; D003422:Critical Care / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000451:nursing*; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000451:nursing