Communicating for Better Care

In Brief OVERVIEW: Effective nurse–physician communication is essential to care, especially that of older adults, who often have comorbidities that can lead to frequent moves between care settings. This article examines the current state of nurse–physician communication and presents suggestions on how to improve it, including developing relationships, defining communication strategies, and packaging information for clarity. Effective nurse–physician communication is essential to care, especially for older adults who often have comorbidities that lead to moves between care settings.