Health care communication

HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION Degenition of health communication:- Ratzan et al. (1994 361) degine health communication as; IIM "The art and technique of informing ingluencing and motivating individuals, IIP institutional and public audiences about important health incres Its scope includes d/s prevention health promotion health care policy, business, as well as enhancement g the quality of lije and health g individuals within the community" The society Jan Health Communication (2017) defines health communication as a multidisciplinary field of study and practice that applies communication evidence strategy, theory and creativity to promote behaviours, policies and practices that advance the health and well-being of people and populations Health communication & PH. Communicating relevant, accurate and timely health information to at risk populations is a

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