Verbal communication rely on healthcare providers ability to give clear history, ask/answer questions and how the patients understand instructions, and understand terms.
A shame free environment helps to improve the communication between the patient and the health professional.
It is recommended for health professionals not have more than 2-3 consepts up for discussion.
Consepts up for discussion could be grossery shopping, reducing sugar intake, how to be more active, limiting sitting time, how to eat more vegetables, the plate model, general well-being and home/kindergarden/school environment.