Hodgson, I have reconstructed some of my ideas regarding successful communication in the professional medical environment. Although the field of cytology and my future field of work as a paramedic differ in many ways, effective communication nonetheless remains a key foundational skill in the vast majority of healthcare careers (Leonard et al., 2004; Stewart, 1995). So, I was able to reform some of my old opinions and even form new ones thanks to the concepts my interviewee told me about. Although before the interview I would have agreed that standardization of terms was important, I had never seriously considered the essential and integral role that consistent nomenclature must play in healthcare. I can honestly say that as a result of my interview, I will carry this new mindset with me into my future practice. For example, using standard terms will be essential when writing case notes that could potentially be used as legal evidence or as part of a patient's medical record. In the latter's case, these records could provide an important piece of the puzzle for practitioners trying to diagnose a seemingly mysterious illness. Therefore, because it is imperative that notes be detailed, precise, and clear, the standard nomenclature greatly facilitates these efforts. Additionally, when handing over the patient to emergency department personnel (especially in a high-stress, time-limited situation when a patient