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  • Essay / The importance of communication between doctors and nurses

    The importance of effective communication between doctors and nurses during end-of-life care in the intensive care unitEnd-of-life care , as defined by the U.S. National Institute on Aging, is the term used to describe the support and medical care provided during the time surrounding the death. The intensive care unit (ICU) is a specialized area that cares for critically ill patients facing life-threatening problems. The goal of the ICU is to help patients and their families through this difficult stage using advanced medical interventions and ongoing emotional support. But sometimes patients do not recover and death may be imminent. Intensive care nurses are the first to notice that a patient's condition is not improving despite all interventions. Often, some doctors continue treatments and do not yet discuss the poor prognosis with patients or their families. Problem When faced with the challenge of dealing with end-of-life issues, I always wonder how we can all work together and better communicate. to improve the dilemma. In this research, I will seek answers to the following clinical questions:1. Why effective communication is important between doctors and nurses in intensive care.2. How effective communication can contribute to better outcomes for patients, including their families, during end-of-life care. I hope to find solutions to these problems that I can use in my nursing practice. Background of the Problem As I have personally observed in our intensive care unit, ineffective communication between doctors and nurses can affect the delivery of care. Unclear communication during end-of-life care in the intensive care unit can raise ethical questions and pose a challenge for those involved. The downsides......middle of document......the arch are gaining more knowledge and applying the solutions I find from evidence-based practices to my own. Identifying barriers to effective communication and finding ways to overcome them can help narrow the gap. As a critical care nurse, I must provide exceptional care to patients to keep them alive, but I also must accept the circumstances in which a patient's death is inevitable. I will bring the information I discover to my workplace, hoping that we can learn from it for the benefit of the population we serve. The idea that intensive care is a place known to prolong life and delay death will find its essence if doctors and nurses collaborate and communicate effectively. When communication needs are met, confidence and satisfaction increase not only for patients and their families, but also for those providing care..