Communication skills for the radiologic technologist

Total patient care during radiologic procedures necessitates treating the whole person rather than just the area of concern. A holistic approach begins with effective communication between the patient and the technologist. This article clarifies the impact of different types of conscious and unconsc...

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Published inRadiologic technology Vol. 54; no. 6; p. 449
Main Author Statkiewicz, M A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1983
Subjects
Communication
Emotions
Humanism
Nonverbal Communication
Technology, Radiologic
Verbal Behavior
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Summary:Total patient care during radiologic procedures necessitates treating the whole person rather than just the area of concern. A holistic approach begins with effective communication between the patient and the technologist. This article clarifies the impact of different types of conscious and unconscious communication. Holistic patient care is facilitated by examining congruent verbal and nonverbal messages.
ISSN:0033-8397