Delineate the Barriers That May Impede Effective Communication Between a Health

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Essay

Delineate the barriers that may impede effective communication between a health care worker and a patient.

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Definitions:

Chronic Stress

A persistent state of stress that can lead to long-term health problems, including anxiety, depression, and cardiovascular disease.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through when exposed to chronic stress, as proposed by Hans Selye.

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of a stressor to determine its potential impact.

Secondary Appraisal

The cognitive process involved in evaluating the potential impact of a stressor and determining how to cope with it.