Annex A > Chapter 17 - Communication Between Healthcare Professionals and Patients > Introduction

Introduction

1 This chapter will focus on communication between healthcare professionals and parents (and patients).

2 One feature of the communication process was the process of obtaining consent to treatment and this is dealt with in detail.

3 Communication goes beyond language. Non-verbal interaction between the staff of the Bristol Unit and parents is also addressed here.

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