FINAL Flashcards
communication about mental health - RMTs ROLE
-act in best interest of patient
-offer compassion
-pay attention to signs
-make suggestions for support
-create environment of safety
6 basic facial expressions
anger
disgust
fear
joy
sadness
surprise
biopsychosocial model
biological
social & environmental
psychological
universal infection control procedure
hand washing
protective barriers
personal protective equipment
hygiene
safe handling/ disposal of contaminated containers
SMART goals
S - specific
M - measurable
A - achievable / attainable
R - relevant / realistic
T - timely
PASSIVE - no response at all
client: expects therapist to “know” how they are feeling, afraid to speak up
therapist: believe they are “bad” instead of reflecting on feedback
PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE - “hidden” feelings are apparent
-sarcasm, stubbornness, manipulation
Clients: may be displaying transference
Therapists: may blame, may inadvertently/ purposefully change the treatment
AGGRESSIVE – outright aggressive behavior
Client: can be asking something inappropriate like sexual favors or billing they know is illegal, being persistent with inappropriateness
Therapist: never okay
ASSERTIVE
Behaves confidently & is not afraid of what they want or believe
AIM of Public Health – what is public health?
Protection
Prevention
Promotion
Advocacy
Education
Wellness
Professional Misconduct
INQUIRY PROCESS → DISCIPLINE PROCESS
-they may dismiss complaints
Social Determinants of health – what are they?
Economic stability
Education
Social & community context
Health & health care
Neighborhood & built Environment
If there is an issue with a coworker, what might you do prior to reporting? What is the duty to report?
Talk to/ address your colleague FIRST
-Request to have a conversation
-Describe your feelings
-Description of behavior / issues
-Request for change
COLLUDE
to agree or cooperate secretly for a fraudulent or otherwise illegal purpose
SOMATIZATION
Psychological memory manifesting as physical symptoms
COGNITIVE SYMPTOM
can make you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, sad
-memory loss
-difficulty speaking
-difficulty understanding