The Patient Interview Flashcards
What type of questions are best to use when you open your interview or move to a new line of questioning
open ended to open a topic
What type of questions are often best for getting specific information
closed ended may be used for very specific information
What kinds of prompts can you use to elicit more information about a specific patient response
I see, can you tell me more about…..
How can you assure that your interpretation of your patient’s comments are accurate
- say the same thing back to the patient
- summarize what the patient has expressed in more objective terms
- paraphrase long descriptions
What are some things that you should avoid in your interview
- asking questions that begin with “why”
- overreacting to potentially concerning information
- appearing to judge the patient
Examples of negative body language
- crossed arms
- yawning
- leaning away
- fidgeting
Examples of positive body language
- relaxed posture
- eye contact
- nodding
- leaning closer
How do you strike a balance between active listening and your need to document
- develop your own personal style of interviewing
- allow your patient to answer every question completely
- learn to summarize the important information in you documentation
What are things that you can do to prepare the setting for the interview
- patient comfort: What is your most comfortable position?
- position myself to have eye contact
- interview in privacy (never in a busy gym)
Define cultural competence
a demonstration of acceptance and respect for cultural differences
Purpose of the initial interview
- establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship
- determining the unique experiences of each patient
- helping patients understand what PT is and how it will/will not help
- to gauge a patient’s understanding of his/her impairment or disability
- to determine if the patient’s status has changed since the referral was made
- identify red flags
- formulate an initial prognosis
What is possibly the most important trait that you possess for gathering all of the necessary information
asking questions