Patient Interviewing

Question 1

What is involved in the introductory stage of patient interviewing?

Answer 1

• Opening the relationships
• Clarify the problems/issues
• Structuring and formulating working contract
• Building trust and respect

Question 2

What is involved in the working phase of patient interviewing?

Answer 2

• Exploring and understanding thoughts and feelings

- Facilitating and taking action

Question 3

What is involved in the termination phase of patient interviewing?

Answer 3

• Ending the nurse-patient relationship

- Responsibility for care is handed to the person and their support people

Question 4

What is involved in the pre-interaction phase of patient interviewing?

Answer 4

• Planning and preparing for the interview
• Obtaining information about the patient before the interview
• Assists in planning and identifying information that may be required