Reflection

REFLECTION
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(October 08, 2012)
Reflection
Communication forms a basis of understanding each other as it acts as an interaction between the two parties. This is because once the patient arrives at the health facility the medical staff must be able to connect to the patient and find out as fast as possible. This will include analyzing information, attitude and feelings and deriving at a response and assisting the patient in time. In fact, it will also involve exchange of facts, impressions, ideas, and feelings among the two parties so as to reach an understanding (Nakatani, 2006). This paper reflects on the importance of communication that I have identified and acquired enhanced knowledge on. It critically evaluates my reflection on my experience at QUT the role that communication plays.
I must confess that I have acquired more knowledge as a practicing nurse and with the experience it has taught me about the vital aspect of communication. Firstly, the collection of the patient’s information from the patient once he or she arrives at the health center is quite vital; this will help identify the patient and find the archive records if any. For instance when talking to Mr. Dwight one would get the records of the previous treatment and drugs administered. This is made possible through the record and database records that communicate more information about the patient (Casey & Wallis, 2011). The data and records would communicate the specific details such as medications, chronic illness if any, allergies, and the previous administration. I would also make out the recommendations and dosages of the patients and hence make professional decisions. Indeed, Mr Dwight was receiving 3% dextrose and 33%sodium chloride infusion and also having a continuous insulin infusion. The last blood glucose level was 22mmol/L but did not inform to the doctor to change the infusion rate.
The actual communication would not be well eff...