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The Setbacks of Effectual Conversation Between Health Information Officers and Patients

Professor Innime Righteous Thompson Salvation Chinezom

Abstract

This study examines “THE setbacks OF effectual conversation BETWEEN HEALTH INFORMATION OFFICERS AND PATIENTS” (A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, Yenagoa). Faced with the problem of Lack of conversation can lead to grave medical errors which have the potential to cause severe injury or unexpected patient death, the study was guided by the following objectives To find out if there is effectual conversation between health information officers and patients in the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Concerning methodology, the study employed descriptive and explanatory design, questionnaires in addition to library research were applied in order to collect data. Primary and secondary data sources were used and data was analyzed using statistical package which was presented in frequency tables and percentages. The study findings revealed there is no adequate conversation between healthcare workers and patients and this gap causes more medical errors. Key recommendations from the study are proper conversation channels should be established between healthcare workers and patients, and a friendly and cordial environment must be created in hospitals.

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