And though it has been long established that teenagers who have good communication with their parents are more likely to resist negative peer pressure, new research shows that it is a boy's mother who is the most influential when it comes to risky behavior, not only with alcohol and drugs but also in preventing both early and unprotected sex.

WSJ: Who Are You Calling a Mama's Boy?

Email may have been a good choice of communication method based on how the initiator thought the conversation was going to go.

FORBES: Better Communication: Technology Isn't Always The Best Solution

The MDU said that some of these complaints could have arisen because of breakdowns in communication and could be avoided with the establishment of good communication links between GPs and out of hours providers.

BBC: NEWS | Health | GP out-of-hours complaints soar

We have witnessed our medical colleagues embrace so-called "soft skills" (communication skills, a good bedside manner) through their improved undergraduate education.

BBC: 'Shame on us nurses'