title: Better communication with older patients.
abstract: Effective communication is an essential part of providing a high standard of care for older patients. If communication breaks down, patients may not receive the treatment or support they need from health-care staff and may even be put at risk.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kopp
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003142:Communication; D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D003144:Communication Barriers; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations