title: Clear communication.
abstract: In health care, effective communication can directly affect positive outcomes. Ineffective or poor communication can cost lives, be it by a missed diagnosis, a medication error or treatment delay.
authors: Dean
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authors: Gurden
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D057210:Delayed Diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D003951:Diagnostic Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D006113:United Kingdom