Introducing yourself to patients: 9 tips for nursing students

From a personal introduction to maintaining eye contact and active listening – advice on simple steps to enhance communication with patients from the outset

This year marks ten years since the launch of the #hellomynameis campaign, started by Kate Granger to highlight how important it is that health professionals introduce themselves properly to patients.

Ms Granger was an NHS doctor who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer when she established the campaign in 2013, in response to her experience of healthcare staff failing to introduce themselves when they were caring for her.

Communication is vital to effective patient care

Good communication is the foundation of the nurse-patient relationship and is vital whether you are a senior