Communication Stations Flashcards
HITS for DV screening
Hit
Intimidate
Threaten
Scream
SAD PERSONS
Assessing suicide risk
Sex - M
Age < 16 > 45
Depression
Previous attempt
Excess ETOH
Rational thinking loss
Social supports lacking
Organised plan
No spouse
Sickness
0-4 low risk
5-6 medium risk
7-10 high risk
Scale has low sensitivity
HEADS psychosocial assessment
Home
Education
Activities
Drugs and ETOH
Suicide, sexuality
Cultural competency
Is a set of attitudes, skills and knowledge that allows an individual to interact effectively in a cross cultural situation.
Mentoring
The mentor: should encourage and support, probes and challenges the mentee, demonstrates empathy and understanding, helps them realise their full potential
The mentee is: encouraged to look closely at themselves, constructively challenges