Breakdowns in communication, which account for approximately $12 billion in waste annually in U.S. hospitals, can trigger a series of negative consequences that may ultimately lead to patient harm.

How well we communicate is not determined by how well we say things but rather, how well we are understood. It’s pretty basic yet, much of the chaos amongst ourselves, whether it be at home or in the ...

Communication breakdowns between care facilities can pave the way for outbreaks of infection, according to research on the spread of an extensively drug-resistant bacterium. The OSU/OHSU College of ...

In his novel “1984” George Orwell coined the term “Newspeak,” a language designed to destroy all subtlety and wit, making it perfect for a totalitarian regime. Many women may think their menfolk have ...