Child Patient Flashcards
What are the 3 interaction models in the parent professional relationship?
- professional as expert
- transplant model
- consumer model
Describe the professional as expert model
- the doctor is the master
- the doctor holds all expertise and will determine treatment
- the parents will not be involved in the process in regards to treatment
- this method is rarely challenged if performed, but patients can become dependent on the physician
Describe the transplant model
- the physician transfers the knowledge/skills to the parent to facilitate the treatment
- teach the parent
What is the consumer model
- the physician gives the necessary information for the patient and parent to make an informed decision
- your professional role is as a consultant to the family
What are the 5 types of parents
- the best friend
- the denier
- the helicopter
- the doomsday
- the future sports agent
Describe the best friend parent type
- the parent is characterized by over attempts to please their child
- friend not parents
- trying to speak the lingo
- incredible lack of control
- zero respect for child
What’s type of model won’t work with the best friend parent type
Transplant model
What type of model works for the best friend parent type
- combo of master with consumer
What is the management model for the denier parent type
Transplant model
What is the management model for the helicopter parent type
Consumer model
What is the management model for the doomsday parent type
The master - you need to take over the situation, exert your professionalism, reinforce to the child that everything is going to be alright and direct the treatment
What is the management model for the future sports agent parent type
Combo of master with consumer
What type of management model is used for the “child left behind” parent type
Master
What are some barriers to communication in the child patient
- anxiety
- privacy
- time
- interviewing skills
- assuming your patient will tell you the problem
What is the age for sensorimotor period
- birth to 21 months