title: The meaning behind communication.
abstract: This article is the fourth of a seven-part series that explores how patient narratives help us reflect on patient care. In previous articles we have explored themes related to communication, consent and power. This article explores how we use language to explain treatment in care and how it can be interpreted differently by patients and staff.
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mee
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Buckley
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Corless
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D057220:Health Literacy; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations