FINAL Flashcards

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communication about mental health - RMTs ROLE

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-act in best interest of patient
-offer compassion
-pay attention to signs
-make suggestions for support
-create environment of safety

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2
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6 basic facial expressions

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anger
disgust
fear
joy
sadness
surprise

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3
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biopsychosocial model

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biological
social & environmental
psychological

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4
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universal infection control procedure

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hand washing
protective barriers
personal protective equipment
hygiene
safe handling/ disposal of contaminated containers

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5
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SMART goals

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S - specific
M - measurable
A - achievable / attainable
R - relevant / realistic
T - timely

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PASSIVE - no response at all

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client: expects therapist to “know” how they are feeling, afraid to speak up
therapist: believe they are “bad” instead of reflecting on feedback

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PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE - “hidden” feelings are apparent

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-sarcasm, stubbornness, manipulation
Clients: may be displaying transference
Therapists: may blame, may inadvertently/ purposefully change the treatment

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AGGRESSIVE – outright aggressive behavior

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Client: can be asking something inappropriate like sexual favors or billing they know is illegal, being persistent with inappropriateness
Therapist: never okay

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ASSERTIVE

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Behaves confidently & is not afraid of what they want or believe

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10
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AIM of Public Health – what is public health?

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Protection
Prevention
Promotion

Advocacy
Education
Wellness

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Professional Misconduct

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INQUIRY PROCESS → DISCIPLINE PROCESS
-they may dismiss complaints

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Social Determinants of health – what are they?

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Economic stability
Education
Social & community context
Health & health care
Neighborhood & built Environment

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13
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If there is an issue with a coworker, what might you do prior to reporting? What is the duty to report?

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Talk to/ address your colleague FIRST
-Request to have a conversation
-Describe your feelings
-Description of behavior / issues
-Request for change

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14
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COLLUDE

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to agree or cooperate secretly for a fraudulent or otherwise illegal purpose

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15
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SOMATIZATION

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Psychological memory manifesting as physical symptoms

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COGNITIVE SYMPTOM

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can make you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, sad
-memory loss
-difficulty speaking
-difficulty understanding

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PHYSICAL SYMPTOM

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Something a person feels or experiences that may indicate they have a disease / condition

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TOUCH-TRIGGERED RESPONSE

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-numbness
-pain referral patterns
-ticklishness
-tears
-cold / jittery

19
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EMPATHY

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Ability to understand & share the feelings of another

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TRANSFERENCE

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Client projects feelings that come from their own personal experience / attitudes onto therapist

21
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COUNTERTRANSFERENCE

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Therapist projects feelings that come from their own personal experience / attitudes onto client

22
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Non-verbal Communication

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55% non-verbal
38% paraverbal
7% verbal

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VERBAL

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Words “spoken”

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PARA-VERBAL

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(vocalics) – how words are spoken
-pitch
-tone

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NON-VERBAL

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What is happening other than words

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VOCALICS

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nonverbal uses of the voice that indicate emotion
“Para-verbal” communication

27
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KINESICS

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body movements & gestures
Hand gestures
Body language:
-Orientation
-Shoulders elevated / slumped
-Rib cage positioning, mobility
-Body twitching / jumping
-Foot position

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HAPTICS

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communication via touch
Hugs
Friendly touches
Supportive touches
Massage

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PROXEMICS

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amount of space that people feel it necessary to set between themselves & others

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CHRONEMICS

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use of time in nonverbal communication
How we perceive & value time
How we structure time
How we react to time

31
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Practice Environment

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refers to the physical environment where the (RMT) delivers treatment and provides care to patients, as well as to the objects and equipment within that environment

32
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Patient First Language

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Emphasize the person, not the condition
“My client with a disability” NOT “my disabled client”

33
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TRAUMA

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Result of removal of choice
Forced to participate in / observe a traumatic event
Has no control
Sees no way out
Can result in neuroplasticity
Can result in DNA changes

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SOCIAL HISTORY

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“I would love to help you get back to your life”
Work
Hobbies & activities
Family support
Diet & exercise
ADL’s

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PAST MEDICAL HISTORY

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“Are there any other medical conditions or procedures that i should know about?”
Encourage them to tell you everything (remote illness, surgery)
Medications
Allergies
Family history

36
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“I STATEMENTS”

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Communication
Deliver clear messages – plain language
“I feel”
*this is how it feels from my perspective
Explain boundaries clearly
Answer legitimate questions
Call for help if needed

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VALIDATION

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Client-centered care
Making something acceptable / approved

38
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CHIEF COMPLAINT

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“Why are you here”
Symptoms
Mechanism of injury
Timelines

39
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ANOREXIA

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Eating disorder causing people to weigh less / extreme weight loss
Not eating
“skinny queen”

40
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Confidentiality

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You need consent from client to communicate with anyone about their care
You only share what you need to, and what client gives you permission to

41
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Expectation of special status

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Feeling entitled, asking for favors
Seeking confirmation of special status
Trying to charm therapist
Misinterpreting therapists care as friendship or more

42
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Plain Language – COMPREHENSION BARRIERS

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Education level
Language
Background
Client characteristics discussed earlier
Trust
Physical barriers