EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MODERN MEDICINE AND PRACTICE Vol. 4 No. 2 (Feb - 2024) ISSN: 2795-921X 156 http://inovatus.es/index.php/ejmmp Examining the Impact of Communication Skills on the Service Effectiveness of Health Information Management Practitioners at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Muideen Babatunde Olatunji Executive Secretary, Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board Obeka, Maxwell Okoroafor Texila American University Omodele Serah, Agbejimi East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, US Adeniran Adeniyi Ayobami Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State Joy Isioma Oboh Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health National Open University of Nigeria, Edo State. Dr. Abdullai Lawal Iyanda Federal Ministry of Health, Department of Public Health, Port Health Services division Abstract: Introduction: Effective communication is integral to the delivery of quality healthcare services, particularly in the realm of health information management (HIM). This study aims to investigate the relationship between communication skills and service effectiveness among HIM practitioners at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Lagos, Nigeria. Given the importance of communication in healthcare settings, understanding its impact on service effectiveness can inform strategies for improving patient care and organizational efficiency. Objectives: The primary objective of this study is to assess the association between communication skills and service effectiveness among HIM practitioners at LUTH. Specifically, the study aims to examine the prevalence of communication challenges, identify key communication skills perceived to enhance service effectiveness, and explore the impact of communication on patient care outcomes. Method of Analysis: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed, involving 120 HIM practitioners selected through stratified random sampling. Data was collected using structured questionnaires, comprising demographic information and items related to communication skills and service effectiveness. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies and percentages, were used to analyze the data and present key findings. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MODERN MEDICINE AND PRACTICE Vol. 4 No. 2 (Feb - 2024) EJMMP ISSN: 2795-921X