question regarding physiotherapy Flashcards
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why do I want to be a physiotherapist?
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- interest in a healthy lifestyle and helping others maintain it
- helping my friends and family solve problems
- struggled w/ injury - love to provide support I didn’t receive
- job with constant learning I love to learn
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why would I be a good physiotherapist?
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- great communication skills
- love helping others learn, and the look on their face when they understand a concept
- great resilience, not afraid to back down from a challenge e.g. football tryouts
- good at dealing with difficult people professionally
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why are physiotherapists important?
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- help restore movement and function, both of which quite literally make the world go round
- people underestimate the role of competent movement on independence
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work expereince
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recent topics in physio that have interested me
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understanding safeguarding
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- Being a voice for those who feel like they’re being silenced
- advocating for the needs as everyone deserves necessary access to healthcare services
- Help people understand the risks related to the choices they make
- Ensure services are meeting people’s needs
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understanding confidentiality
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- Important to keep the respect and trust of your patients to help maintain a good working relationship
- Allows patients to feel comfortable to share information without fear it’ll be shared, allows them to be more engaged in their recovery and have a more effective treatment process
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promoting dignity
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- Important to work hard to preserve dignity when providing care as people may often feel uncomfortable or embarrassed
- Asking permission before touching, making sure people understand what you’re explaining but not in a condescending or belittling way.
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promoting respect
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- listen to individuals feelings and not invalidate them,
- Using professional, respectful language, addressing patients by their preferred name, and keeping them as involved as possible in their treatment
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key qualities physiotherapists should possess
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- good listeners and communicators
- think fast, and manage time effectively
- don’t judge
- patience - especially w/ challenging patients
- empathetic
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what do I hope to achieve in my career
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- create change by helping as many people as i can
- make the nhs a better place - in terms of the standard of service to the public and place where people want to come and work, ensuring its a safe, inclusive space that’s open to everyone
