Communication is the basic element of human interactions that allows people to establish, maintain, and improve contact with others. Since communication is something individuals do daily, they consider it to be simple. However, communication is a complex multifaceted process that involves behaviors and relationships and allows individuals to associate with others around them. Communication is the foundation of the relationship between the nurses, clients, families and other members of the health team. It is the key component of comprehensive patient care. Nursing is based on establishing a caring and helping relationship. Hence a critical component of nursing practice is the ability to communicate effectively1. Counseling is an inherent inseparable aspect of patient care. All the members of the health team must communicate information about clients accurately and completely and in the most timely and effective way to render high quality care. Any information about the client's care should be communicated with careful thought. The health team fully depends on the reported and recorded information. Accurate documentation ensures continuity and quality of care1.
