Why is patient communication so tricky

I’ve noticed that effective patient communication keeps showing up as a challenge in our training sessions. It seems like even simple instructions can lead to misunderstandings, especially when we’re under pressure in the lab. Has anyone found strategies or resources that help improve these skills?

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