Ch 2 Cultivating a Therapeutic Partnership

Question 1

Initial Interview

Answer 1

Health or subjective history
Most important component of the patient examination
Can be therapeutic for patient
Focus the physical examination

Question 2

Value of the Therapeutic Relationship
What do the patient want

Answer 2

Feel important to the clinician
Be informed
Be treated with compassion
Be a part of the conversation
Participate in their own care

Question 3

When talking with patients….

Answer 3

Consider body language and tone of voice
Avoid medical jargon

Question 4

Receptive component

Answer 4

Importance of listening
Action - Requires conscious effort
Perception - Use of active listening skills

Question 5

Preparation of Setting and Self

Answer 5

Prepare your physical self
-Patient will be watching
-Clothing and jewelry
Prepare your mental and emotional self
-Be prepared for anything
-Recognize personal bias

Question 6

Meeting Patients Where They Are

Answer 6

Sometimes your agenda has to change:

May be less important to stick to the initial interview agenda
Listen to patient’s fears
Acknowledge and empathize with the situation
Reassure about what positive outcomes might be possible with physical therapy