HCS 230 Communication Opinion Paper

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Communication takes place when one person transmits ideas and or feelings to another person or group. The process of communication is broken down into three elements the first one would be the source, this is the sender, the speaker, the transmitter, and the instructor. The symbols used in composing and transmitting the message, this includes words or signs. The last would be the receiver; this includes the listener, the reader, and the student. The source I communication is the sender, speaker, transmitter, or the instructor. Communication can be achieved through symbols, which are visual and oral codes. The receiver is the listener, reader, or the student. Some of the barriers to effective communication include the lack of common experience, the confusion between the symbol and the symbolized object, the overuse of abstracts, and the interference. The lack of common experience is the biggest issue when it comes to effective communication. Confusion between the symbol and the symbolized object is when one word is confused with what is really represented. The overuse of abstractions, are words that are more general then specific. Interference is made up of factors that are outside the direct control of the instructor.

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Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper on health care communication.

Answer the following questions in your paper:

How does effective communication incorporate the basic elements of communication?

How do the basic elements of effective communication differ from the basic rules of health care communication?

How might a provider encourage a reluctant consumer to communicate candidly?

How might cultural differences influence communication?

Cite a minimum of two sources, one from the University Library and the other from the course textbooks or Electronic Reserve Readings, to support your opinion.