Effective communication: Principle of Nursing Practice E

Authors:
  • AWAlison Wallis
    Alison Wallis
  • ARAnne Casey Rcn
    Anne Casey Rcn
  • LRLondonAlison Wallis RCN
    LondonAlison Wallis RCN
  • LOLondon
    London

Abstract
This is the sixth article in a nine-part series describing the Principles of Nursing Practice developed by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in collaboration with patient and service user organisations, the Department of Health, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, nurses and other healthcare professionals. The article discusses Principle E, effective communication, and provides some examples of good practice.