Patient Relationship Flashcards
Open ended questions
Encourages the patIent to speak freely and elicits more clarification
Clarifications
Often a closed question looking for clarification and details
Reflection
Repeat or clarify patients statement
Facilitation
Encourage patient to elaborate on an answer
Silence
Allows patient time to talk
Confrontation/Challenge
Call the patient’s attention to inconsistencies in response to you body language
Interpretation
Statement or analysis that the patient may not be aware of
Summation
Pulling together the threads of the story
Explanation
Giving information in lays terms
Self revelation
Transition
Moving to another subject
Positive reinforcement
Validation
Normalizing the patients experience
Reassurance/support
Expresses interest and concern
Advice