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Preparation for an interview
cognitive prep, attitude prep, environmental prep
Cognitive Preparation
know what info you are after, review medication profile or any info available about patient demographics
Attitude Preparation
approach patient with a positive, helpful demeanor, attitude of concern, consideration. consider their need for privacy
Environmental Preparation
eliminate barriers and distractions, establish "psychological privacy", don't blind patient with lights shining at them
Components of patient assessment in conducting an interview/medication history
1.prepare for the interview
2.greet the patient
3.ask open questions and follow the patient's lead
4.ask direct questions to fill in the details
5.use transition statements
6.close the interview
Steps in greeting a patient
make eye contact, call patient by name, identify yourself, the purpose, length of interview, get permission to proceed
How can you encourage more detail from the patient?
repeat the patient's words, ask open questions, clarify, reflect, ask about feelings, use empathic responses
When do you confront a patient?
when their story is inconsistent
What kind of questions should be avoided at all times?
leading questions
What are the steps in closing an interview?
prepare the patient for closure, ask if they have questions, make it clear what to expect next, summarize briefly, thank the patient, restore furniture if necessary
How do you approach a resistant or noncompliant patient?
focus on building rapport and presenting yourself as someone to trust, reinforce importance of compliance
Why is interview preparation important?
to be familiar with the patient and have an idea of any problems or challenges the patient might have
Why is the way you greet the patient important?
starts the interview off right "first impression", communicate respect, courtesy, conviction
Why is it important to ask open questions?
it allows the patient to open up and discuss info you are after
Passive
behavior that allows your rights to be infringed on and your desires ignored. passive people don't respect themselves
aggressive
expressing your ideas,opinions, and wants in a way that violates the rights and feelings of others, puts others down or "one ups" them
assertive
direct, honest, appropriate expression of opinions, ideas, wants in a way that allows you to stand up for your own rights without infringing on the rights of others
3 parts to the empathic assertive contract
1. empathy "I can understand..."
2. your feelings/
rights/opinions
3. contract:expectations of them. limits of what you will/willnot do
What are the 12 types of assertiveness skills?
empathic assertive contract, broken record, fogging, negative inquiry, repeating back, negative assertion, reversal, workable compromise, sorting issues, disarming anger/anger starvation, clipping, selective ignoring
What is fogging?
acknowledging possible/partial truth but ignoring judgments to maintain political correctness
What is negative inquiry?
turning criticism into useful feedback by requesting more information about it.
What is negative assertion?
accepting criticism in an adult manner when it is realistic
sorting issues
isolating the real issue/complaint
reversal
to pin a person down when a clear yes or no answer is not given "are you saying no?"
workable compromise
suggesting an option that is more to your liking instead of what the other person wanted (like flipping)
disarming anger/anger starvation
useful protective technique especially if anger borders on violence (I will discuss this only if you stop shouting..)
clipping
use a short phrase that doesn't invite a response (useful when your rights are being abused)
How can displaced anger be dealt with?
acknowledge, don't placate or attack
How can situational anger be dealt with?
listen, show empathy. admit mistake if anger is caused by something you did/didn't do. agree when appropriate. isolate real problem/complaint. overcome problem, offer options
How can characterological anger be dealt with?
be authoritative, don't give an inch, don't show empathy, cut your losses
What is the purpose and importance of "I" statements?
they cause us to take responsibility for our ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
When are "I" statements helpful?
to de-escalate conflict ("you" statements escalate conflict)
3 win-lose conflict management strategies
competing, accommodating, dominating
2 lose-lose conflict management strategies
avoidance, compromise
4 causes of conflict
lack of awareness, incompatible goals, scarce resources, dependence, values
dominating type
low level of cooperativeness and high level of aggression
accommodating type
low desire to satisfy one's own concerns, high desire to satisfy the concerns of the other party, need to be accepted
competing type
high desire to satisfy own needs, low desire to satisfy concerns of other party, focuses on person and not problem
avoidance type
low level of cooperativeness and assertiveness, sidestepping disagreement and tension
compromise type
moderate desire to satisfy own needs, moderate desire to satisfy concerns of other party, neither party completely satisfied by outcome
win-win conflict management strategies
use problem solving skills
Strategies for overcoming resistance to change
education, communication, participation, problem solving
Effective rules for giving feedback
1.be descriptive not judgemental 2.be specific not judgemental 3.deal with things that can be changed 4.give when someone is willing to listen and desires feedback 5.consider motives for giving feedback 6.give feedback at the time the behavior takes place if the receiver can handle it 7.give when its accuracy can be checked by others
5 problem solving techniques
1.identify the problem 2.identify all possible solutions 3.decide which solution is the best 4. decide how to implement the solution 5.assess the outcome of the solution
5 stages of grief
denial, anger, bargaining, depression,acceptance
Stages of grieving the loss of health
1. loss of function 2. loss of freedom 3. loss of control
Behaviors related to the grieving-coping cycle related to chronic disease
initiation: attitue=shock, action=denial
initial coping: attitude=acceptance, action=comply
long term: attitude=optimistic, action=adhere
grieving revisited: attitude=ambivalence,apathy, pessimism
Adaptive long term coping
patient is optimistic and engages in self-management of care
Fragile long term coping
grieving may be revisited
Maladaptive long term coping
patient uses illness-maintaining behavior to regulate personality/family conflict or other issues
Which groups are at the highest risk for suicide?
older white men (>85)
teens/young adults (15-24)
dentists and physicians
men are more successful at carrying out, woman attempt more
Clues of potential suicide risk
depression or unusual energy
verbal cues ("I can't take it anymore" etc.)
unusual requests or questions ("What would happen if I took.." etc.)
medication usage pattern-stockpiling medication
Effectively intervening to prevent a tragedy
1. question the patient and evaluate responses
2. identify serious risk
3. notify family members/physician. don't leave alone
4.withhold lethal amts. of meds
5.refer patient to help
6. if they have already taken meds instruct or give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
cultural competence as it relates to health care
having the ability to provide care to patients with diverse values, beliefs, and behaviors. tailor care delivery to patient's social, cultural, linguistic needs
basis of stereotypes
1.religious beliefs 2.healing practices 3.home remedies and folk medicines 4.acceptance of diagnosis and prognosis 5.role of family in treatment and healing 6. faith in western medicine
Personal sources of bias
mainstream culture (american language, social institutions, technologies, values) and co-cultures (way of life among groups based on race/ethnicity, gender, age, profession, religion, social class, region of the country)
ethnocentrism
regarding ourselves or our way of life as superior
LEARN
listen, explain, acknowledge, recommend, negotiate
What is the purpose of LEARN?
build a treatment plan with patients rather than prescribe a treatment plan, higher adherence
Levels of racism
institutional racism, personally mediated racism, internalized racism
institutional racism
initial historical insult, structural barriers, inaction in the face of need, societal norms, biologic determinism, unearned privilige
personally mediated racism
intentional, unintentional, acts of commission, acts of omission, maintains structural barriers, condoned by societal norms
internalized racism
reflects system of privilige, reflects societal values, erodes individual sense of value, undermines collective action
Steps to interacting with a physician when there is a potential problem
1.never state the physician made a mistake/was negligent 2.concentrate on actual issue, be objective and factual 3.offer an alternative/alternatives
4.state that you will relay message to patient
5.be clear and concise, repeat back understanding of physician's resistance
6.thank physician