23 Questions
What percentage of accurate diagnoses is attributed to the clinical interview?
75%
What is a benefit of professional communication skills in patient relationships?
Improving patient satisfaction
What is a characteristic of a patient-oriented clinical interview?
Activating the patient's own resources
During a clinical interview, what is established within the first few minutes?
Patient trust
What type of clinical interview is commonly used in psychology and psychiatry?
Free/Non-formal
What is a factor that affects the physical therapy patient relationship?
The type of therapy
What is a consequence of effective communication skills in patient relationships?
Improved treatment compliance
What is the primary goal of facilitation in a conversation?
To mediate and focus the conversation
What is the purpose of paraphrasing in a conversation?
To restate the patient's words in different words
What is the primary mistake to avoid in the informative stage of the resolution phase?
Not checking for understanding
What is the purpose of the negotiation stage in the resolution phase?
To exchange views and reach a final agreement
What is the potential consequence of not clarifying the reason for consultation?
The conversation becomes less productive
What is the primary goal of the PT-oriented approach?
To empathize with the patient and build a connection
What is the purpose of using key words in and out of context?
To gather more information
What is the purpose of open and short questions in a semistructured interview?
To allow the patient to provide more detailed information
Why is it important for the PT to be aware of non-verbal signs?
To avoid miscommunication
What is the primary goal of empathy in a conversation?
To remain unbiased and understanding
What is the purpose of the 'broken record' technique?
To assure information and set limits
What is the purpose of the exploratory phase in a semistructured interview?
To gather information about the patient's condition
What is the primary mistake to avoid in the dialogue stage of the resolution phase?
Interrupting the patient
Why is it important for the PT to maintain a neutral and relaxed position?
To build a connection with the patient
What is the purpose of including family, social, and job data in the semistructured interview?
To understand the patient's context and environment
What is the difference between listening and hearing in the context of a semistructured interview?
Listening is active, while hearing is passive
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