ntroduction: Lymphomas are clonal diseases that arise from the malignant transformation of a single lymphoid cell of the B, T or natural killer type. Depending on the origin of the malignant cell, histological picture, clinical picture, course and prognosis, malignant lymphomas are divided into Hodgkin's disease or Hodgkin's lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The signs of lymphoma can be diverse, usually these are mainly enlarged lymph nodes. The causes of lymphomas remain unknown in most forms of lymphomas, but in some subtypes there is a causal link with viral or bacterial infections. For healthcare professionals as well as for patients, effective communication is essential for managing and resolving biomedical and psychosocial problems, which are key issues in the care of a patient with cancer, as effective communication ensures appropriate care and is indirectly related to improving the final outcomes for patients, such as satisfaction, appropriate treatment, improved quality of life and physical health. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to explore the importance of effective communication in the health care of patients with malignant lymphoma through a literature review. By focusing on communication processes between healthcare professionals and patients with malignant lymphoma, we aim to understand how quality communication can affect patients' experiences during treatment and the final outcomes of treatment. We looked at how healthcare professionals build trust, provide information and support, and facilitate patients' treatment decisions. Methods of work: In the diploma thesis, we used a descriptive or descriptive method of working with a review of foreign literature. The search for literature took place in the period from November 2024 to January 2025 using the web portal of the Digital Library of the University of Ljubljana (DiKUL), the Google Scholar search engine, and the bibliographic collections PubMed and CINAHL Ultimate. Results: The authors found that adequate communication in the treatment process has a positive impact on its more favorable outcome, as with effective communication the patient is more satisfied and more willing to participate in the treatment itself. Therefore, the patient needs an appropriate relationship with health professionals to manage the fears and uncertainties associated with the disease. Good communication must be timely and transcend economic, sociocultural and interpersonal differences, and create trust, respect and cooperation. Discussion and Conclusion: For patients as well as healthcare professionals, effective communication is essential to manage and address biomedical and psychosocial issues, which are key issues in cancer patient care, as effective communication ensures adequate care and is indirectly linked to improving patient outcomes such as satisfaction, appropriate treatment, improved quality of life and physical health. Effective communication is important in setting common goals set by the members of the working group, such as: doctor, MS, social worker, patient, and possibly his or her family. If communication is poor among colleagues in the working group, it leads to poorer palliative care for the patient. Such successful communication leads to better outcomes for the patient and healthcare professionals with better understanding, without conflict.
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