Más allá de las “indiciones”. Reflexión sobre la comunicación a partir de una vivencia

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to describe a reflection based on an experience about the communication. In this experience, the interpretation of the message was essential. The first step of the sanitary intervention is the interview with the patient. After that, we can detect their needs and begin to act properly. The inadequate interpretation of the data obtained by the interview may conduct to unexpected outcomes. Frequently, the patients reinterpret or even reinvent the names of the drugs which are part of their usual treatment. Sometimes, it may also happen with the name of their diseases or the description of their underlying pathology. They may be influenced by several factors (cultural, geographical, etc). Decipher its true meaning may pose a real challenge sometimes. A recent conversation with my grandmother led me to reflect on the relationship between healthcare professionals and patients. This reflection is presented in this paper.