The full form of NVC in the medical context most commonly refers to Nonviolent Communication.
While NVC, developed by Marshall Rosenberg, is not strictly a medical term, it's increasingly utilized in healthcare settings to improve communication between:
- Healthcare providers and patients
- Healthcare providers and their colleagues
- Healthcare organizations and the communities they serve
NVC emphasizes empathy, honesty, and understanding to foster connection and collaboration, leading to improved patient outcomes and a more positive work environment. It focuses on:
- Observations: Stating facts without judgment.
- Feelings: Identifying and expressing emotions.
- Needs: Recognizing and articulating unmet needs.
- Requests: Making clear and specific requests to meet those needs.
For example, instead of saying, "You're not following my instructions!" (which could be seen as judgmental), a doctor might use NVC to say, "I noticed you haven't taken the medication as prescribed (observation). I'm feeling concerned (feeling) because I want you to get better (need). Would you be willing to discuss any challenges you're facing in taking the medication? (request)."
In some, less common, contexts, depending on the specific field or department, NVC might stand for other things, but in general medical discussions, Nonviolent Communication is the primary interpretation.
