UNIT 12 Flashcards
T or F: There is a trusted caring service between the health care provider who offers help and a dependent patient who needs and receives it.
T
The HC profession involves service characterized by a trusting and caring relationship between the _________ and the _________
professional; patient
Quality of a HCP that includes speaking and listening
Effective Communication Skills
Quality of a HCP that includes the ability to follow directions without problem
Effective Communication Skills
Involves the ability to handle stress, suffering, and death
Emotional Stability
T or F: Patients would like their condition and medical procedures explained to them in complicated medical language as learned by the doctor.
F
simple language which they can easily understand
Is able to work without allowing stress to cause serious
personal harm or affect job performance
Emotional Stability
Proper regard to the dignity of one’s character or profession and appreciation of one’s obligation to care for the sick
Self-respect
Willingness to work long periods, overtime, night shifts, and even on holidays
Flexibility
Willingness to accept other responsibilities
Flexibility
Understands every step and is able to follow and administer
instruction carefully to avoid error
Good Attention to Details
T or F: Errors could have adverse effects on the patient’s
condition
T
T or F: One can commit errors when caring for the sick because it is part of the learning process.
F
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Works well with different people and in a variety of situations while showing genuine concern
Good Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrating sensitivity to others’ feeling, particularly that
of patients and patients’ relatives
Good Interpersonal Skills
Able to endure long hours of work and perform taxing duties
Physical Stamina
Answers to varying patients’ needs and demands
Physical Stamina
Address problems even before they arise
Problem-solving Skills
Critical in healthcare as these would definitely save lives
and prevent unnecessary suffering
Ability to Respond Quickly
An essential component of any organization and any profession
Respect for Others