Healthcare Communication Terms

noun the willingness to tolerate a difficult or unpleasant situation

• The company's policy requires written acceptance of the terms before proceeding with the contract.
• She finally came to acceptance of the situation and decided to move on.
• I'm still waiting for my friend's acceptance to join us at the party.
• The artist's work explores themes of self-acceptance and personal growth.

noun a state of being disconnected or detached

adjective disconnected or detached

• The disconnection between the two departments led to a breakdown in communication.
• There was a disconnection in the wifi signal, so I couldn't finish my work.
• I felt a disconnection with my old friends after moving to a new city.
• The disconnection from reality in his mind was evident in his erratic behavior.

verb to cause someone to feel embarrassed

adjective feeling or showing embarrassment

• She felt embarrassed when she realized she had been talking loudly on the phone in a quiet library.
• I was so embarrassed when I tripped and fell in front of everyone at the party.
• I was totally red-faced when I accidentally sent a text to the wrong person.
• The team's loss in the championship game was a real punch to the gut and left them feeling embarrassed.

verb to interpret or explain incorrectly; to fail to understand or interpret correctly

• It is important to clarify any potential misunderstandings in the contract before signing.
• I think you misunderstood what I meant by that joke.
• Don't trip, she just misunderstood your intentions.
• In the world of art, a piece that is open to interpretation may be easily misunderstood by some viewers.

noun a pictorial symbol or sign representing an object or concept

adjective relating to or consisting of pictograms

• The instructions were accompanied by a pictogram to help the employees understand the safety procedures.
• Can you look at the pictogram on the packaging to see how to assemble the furniture?
• I couldn't figure out the pictogram on the map, so I just used my GPS instead.
• The artist used abstract shapes to create a pictogram that represented the concept of unity.

verb to absorb or engross the mind completely; to occupy or distract someone beforehand or in advance

• Her work responsibilities often preoccupy her thoughts throughout the day.
• She can't stop thinking about her upcoming vacation, it's really preoccupying her mind.
• I'm so preoccupied with this new video game, I can't focus on anything else.
• The looming deadline preoccupies his mind like a dark cloud, causing stress and anxiety.

noun a statement or action that helps to restore confidence

• The doctor provided reassurance to the patient by explaining the treatment plan in detail.
• Don't worry, I'm here for you. You can count on my reassurance.
• Chill out, everything's gonna be fine. I got your back with some reassurance.
• Like a warm blanket on a cold night, her words of reassurance enveloped me in comfort.

noun the action of distributing or dividing something among a group of people

verb to give a portion of something to another or others

adjective used to describe something that involves the act of giving or distributing among others

• The act of sharing information is crucial for effective collaboration in the workplace.
• Hey, do you mind sharing your notes with me for the upcoming exam?
• I love sharing memes with my friends on social media.
• Sharing your thoughts and feelings with others can help alleviate stress and anxiety.

adjective relating to or involving the use of a telephone

• The telephonic conversation with the client was very productive.
• I had a telephonic chat with my friend last night.
• Let's have a telephonic gossip session later.
• The telephonic connection between the two characters in the novel symbolized their emotional bond.

noun a shortened form of 'face-to-face', referring to a meeting or interaction in person

• The company decided to hold a f2f meeting to discuss the new project.
• Let's have a quick f2f chat about the upcoming presentation.
• I prefer f2f communication over texting or emailing.
• In order to truly understand each other, we need to have a f2f conversation.