Essential Skills: Speaking

Discusses ways to overcome the fear of public speaking. Element of preparation; Use of examples to explain and simplify points to discuss; Knowledge about the audience.

The article presents several ways of improving physicians' communication skills and enhancing patient satisfaction in the U.S. The first suggestion is to make a strong opening statement with a new patient because it is a crucial opportunity to set the tone of the physician-patient relationship. Another is using an icebreaker for established patients. For patients who return to the office, it is recommended that the first 30 seconds be dedicated to non-medical discussion.

Provides tips for the improvement of speaking voice in verbal communication. Practice of variation in speech volume; Exercises to be done in developing speaking voice; Information on pitch.

In this article the author talks about the importance of verbal communication and persuades people to use words carefully as these have the power and potential to either encourage, build, and uplift or to destroy, desecrate and damage any relation.

The article discusses the importance of communication in preventing industrial accidents in the U.S. It identifies the underlying factors that are critical to the success of communication of safety-related information. It also discusses the various definitions of communications and the ways on how to improve verbal and written communication skills.