LG4.10 Communications: The Patient in Pain – The Psychological Effects of Pain – Dr. Ratto Flashcards
1
Q
What should the family members do to help a patient in pain?
A
Family members should spend time with and pay attention to the patient when symptoms are absent. For the patient this reinforces the idea that their symptoms do not bring special attention from others.
2
Q
How should you ask your patients questions?
A
It is important to ask open-end questions rather than questions that can be answered with “yes”, “no” or another single word
3
Q
Identify the emotional responses a patient experiences with chronic pain?
A
Depression and Anxiety
