Relationships Flashcards
Name the 8 characteristics of a relationship.
Money Length Location Purpose Structure Power Responsibility for the relationship Preparation for the relationship
What is the difference between a Prof. relationship and Personal relationship when it comes to…
Money
Pro. Money is paid to the PT for patient care.
Pers. Shared
What is the difference between a Prof. relationship and Personal relationship when it comes to…
Length of relationship
Pro. Limited to the duration of the therapy.
Pers. May last a lifetime.
What is the difference between a Prof. relationship and Personal relationship when it comes to…
Location
Pro. Confined to treatment area.
Pers. No boundaries
What is the difference between a Prof. relationship and Personal relationship when it comes to…
Purpose
Pro. To provide care to patient
Pers. To enjoy oneself
What is the difference between a Prof. relationship and Personal relationship when it comes to…
Structure
Pro. Defined by the appt length (& Nature of care required)
Pers. Spontaneous and unstructured.
What is the difference between a Prof. relationship and Personal relationship when it comes to…
Power
Pro. The therapist is empowered by professional skill and is privy to patient’s private information.
Pers. SHared
What is the difference between a Prof. relationship and Personal relationship when it comes to…
Responsibility for the relationship
Pro. The PT establishes and maintains the professional relationship.
Pers. Shared
What is the difference between a Prof. relationship and Personal relationship when it comes to…
Preparation for the relationship
Pro. The PT Offers training and commitment - the patient places trust in this.
Pers. Equal.
What is the pitfall of a dual relationship?
A friend whom is also a client. Could be a conflict. Boundaries in professional relationships can become blurred.
There are 7 elements to appropriate behavior in a PT setting. What are those elements? Including parts that apply to an introductory session.
- Introduce yourself— Introduce yourself by name, title, and description of your role in the patient’s care.
- Address patient professionally—Address the patient by his/her preferred name or title.
- Objective, active listening–Listen actively in a non-judgmental way.
- Ascertain attitude–Be aware of comments, attitudes, or behaviors that are inappropriate in a therapeutic relationship–and may cause discomfort.
- Obtain Informed consent—Obtain informed consent to provide treatment.
- Privacy—Adhere to privacy regulations.
- Reflect—Reflect on you own patient interactions.
There are 10 examples of “Yellow light” behaviors that cross the line of patient care.
Name 1st 5
- Too much time with patient.
- Accepting only “perfect” patients.
- Accepting patient advances.
- Disclosing personal problems.
- Fantasizing about patient.
There are 10 examples of “Yellow light” behaviors that cross the line of patient care.
Name 2nd 5.
- Dressing special for a patient.
- Defensive about relationship with patient.
- Hesitant or embarrased to discuss patient relationship
- Providing personal details to patient.
- Prolonging unnecessary treatment.
Once a line has been crossed in patient care, what are 4 steps of PT guest recovery?
- Re-clarify–re-clarify role of the relationship.
- Re-establish–re-establish the relationship.
- Refer (if needed) –If the above doesn’t work, and the relationship is compromised.
- Document—document document.
What is healing not? and what is healing?
Healing is not fixing. It is trying to bring someone to wellness.