Professional Development in Pharmacy (314) Flashcards
According to Mehrabian’s communication research, what percentage of communication is in the words that are spoken?
According to Mehrabian’s communication research, only 7% of communication is the words that are actually spoken.
According to Mehrabian’s communication research, what percentage of communication is from the way in which words are actually said?
According to Mehrabian’s communication research, 38% of communication is paralinguistic, the way in which words are said.
According to Mehrabian’s communication research, what percentage of communication is in facial expression?
According to Mehrabian’s communication research 55% of communication is in facial expression.
What qualities make a good listener?
- Attentive/gives full attention
- limit distractions
- Repeat key points/reiterate
- Good eye contact
- Reply to emails
- Facial expression/appropriate reactions/body language
- Don’t talk over people
- Aknowledge what they say
- Write down important info
- Conversation is two way
- Look interested
What is an open question?
An open question is one that does not have a simple yes/no answer.
When would an open question be used?
An open question would be used when you want more detail or an explanation.
What is a closed question?
A Closed question is one with a simple single-worded answer.
When would a closed question be used?
A closed question would be used to limit conversation, for facts, confirmation and to build an understanding.
What is a leading question?
A leading question is suggestive and leans someone to your way of thinking.
When would a leading question be used?
Never use a leading question in pharmacy. Do not advertise over the counter remedies. Not even for use when asking health related questions.
What is a compound question?
A compound question is more than one question in the same sentence.
When would a compound question be used?
The use of compound questions is not advised as they confuse the patient.
What is a probing question?
A probing question is one which is worded to obtain more detail.
When would a probing question be used?
A probing question would be used to gain more detail or clarification.
What is the funnel questioning technique?
Starts with an open question
Followed by a probing question
Followed by a closed question
When would the funnel questioning technique be used?
Funnel questioning would be used to get an exact answer if the patient is providing information willingly.
What is the inverted funnel questioning technique?
Starts with a closed question
Followed with a probing question
Ending with an open question
When would the inverted funnel questioning technique be used?
The inverted funnel questioning technique would be used for someone who’s shy or not talking freely.
What is the procedure for dealing with a complaint?
- take the patient somewhere quiet to discuss
- follow the SOP
- make the customer aware of procedure so they know you’re following it
- record what the customer says
- repeat it back to them to clarify and so they feel like they’re being taken seriously
- forward complaint to someone who can deal with it
- ensure data remains confidential