Approach to the Clinical Encounter

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What is the primary focus of the clinician-centered approach?

The patient's personal experiences and concerns

Identifying the symptoms and collecting data to diagnose a disease (correct)

Addressing social determinants of health

Building a rapport with the patient

What is the main difference between the disease and illness distinction model?

Disease refers to the patient's concerns, while illness refers to the symptoms

Disease refers to the social determinants, while illness refers to the cultural humility

Disease refers to the clinician's perspective, while illness refers to the patient's perspective

Disease refers to the biological aspect, while illness refers to the personal experience (correct)

What is the primary goal of the patient-centered approach?

To address the social determinants of health

To build a rapport with the patient

To understand the patient's personal experiences and concerns (correct)

To identify the disease and develop a treatment plan

What is the potential drawback of using the clinician-centered approach exclusively?

It may not address the patient's personal concerns Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the disease/illness distinction model in healthcare?

It recognizes the difference between the biological and personal aspects of health Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using the patient-centered approach in healthcare?

It increases patient satisfaction and engagement Signup and view all the answers

When interacting with pediatric patients, what should you do?

Begin the encounter by introducing yourself to the patient first and then to the family Signup and view all the answers

How should you interact with patients with physical and/or sensory disabilities?

Avoid making assumptions about what assistance the patient needs Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when interacting with transgender patients?

Use their preferred name and gender pronouns Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the chief complaint or chief concern?

To understand the patient's reason for seeking care Signup and view all the answers

How can you establish patient rapport?

By choosing a distance that facilitates conversation and allows good eye contact Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when unsure of how to pronounce a patient's name?

Ask the patient how to pronounce their name Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of the patient-centered approach?

It recognizes the importance of patients' expressions of personal concerns, feelings, and emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Stage 1 of the clinical encounter?

To initiate the encounter and establish rapport Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to ask patients their preferred name and gender pronouns?

To respect the patient's identity and dignity Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the clinician in the patient-centered approach?

To evoke the patient's personal context and emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended technique to assess a patient's understanding of the care plan?

Inviting the patient to tell you, in their own words, the plan of care Signup and view all the answers

When eliciting a patient's story using an electronic health record, what is the recommended approach?

Face the patient directly, then turn to the screen to type notes Signup and view all the answers

Why should you avoid asking specific questions prematurely during an office visit?

You might miss important details in the patient's story Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of asking open-ended questions during an office visit?

To allow the patient to fully express their concerns Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of shared decision making in patient care?

It promotes optimal therapy, adherence to treatment, and patient satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

How long do clinicians typically wait before interrupting a patient during an office visit?

18 seconds Signup and view all the answers