NURSING 2I04 Study Guide - Fall 2018, Comprehensive Midterm Notes - Palliative Care, Nursing, Canada
12 Oct 2018
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Interpersonal relationships: professional communication skills for nurses (7th ed. ) (pp. A group is a human communication system composed of three or more individuals inter influence and are influenced by each other. A group is a social unit which can satisfy a person"s need for belongingness. Formed early in life, characterized by an informal structure and close personal rela. Have life-long influence on self-identity and social behaviors. Group membership is automatic - example a family - because of common interest. Less personalized, time-limited relationships with an established beginning and end. Differ from primary groups in purpose and function as they have a prescribed struc. Once the goals are achieved, the group disbands. To meet personally established goals, develop knowledge and skills or becaus the individual belongs. Example: work groups, social action, support groups are examples. The essential component of contemporary health care delivery is group communic. Group communication was introduced as a therapeutic tool for clients in medical s.
