Technology and Communication Barriers

John Goodmans Health Policy Blog (2008). Smart Card.[Image]. Retrieved November 28, 2008, from http://www.john-goodman-blog.com/health-savings-accounts-come-to-india/

Technology continues to advance in our society today, especially in the health care field. The use of technology in health care facilities ultimately benefits patients and nurses by eliminating communication barriers. Communication barriers are barriers that complicate a nurses and patients ability to effectively communicate with one another. Languages, Rushing, and lack of knowledge are all examples of communication barriers in health care. Technology such as translators and picture communication devices are allowing nurses to communicate with patients who speak a different language. Nurses are very busy and new technology such as decision systems allow patients to perform self-diagnosis. Online courses allow nurses to learn new techniques to advance their communication skills. Also Smart cards have patient’s medical history on a card, giving nurses knowledge of their patients rapidly and effectively.