Today, poor communication is the single most common reason for
patient complaints against healthcare professionals. One cannot overstate
the importance of having good communication skills in any of the
allied health professions. The healthcare provider who has strong communication
skills will always be more effective in helping patients. Good
communication has been shown to improve patient satisfaction, patient
compliance, and patient health outcomes. Students preparing for careers in health care must not only master the science and clinical skills necessary to providing quality patient
care, they must also become strong communicators