Healthcare Communication Skills
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What is one of the essential communication skills in a healthcare setting?

  • Conducting medical surgeries
  • Administering vaccinations
  • Giving medical prescriptions
  • Explaining diagnosis, investigation, and treatment (correct)

    • What is counseling, according to the session?

  • A surgical operation to repair damaged tissues
  • A medical procedure to diagnose diseases
  • A talking therapy to discuss problems (correct)
  • A type of medication for mental health

    • What is one of the objectives of the counseling session?

  • To prescribe medications for mental health
  • To conduct psychological experiments
  • To identify counseling techniques (correct)
  • To diagnose mental health disorders

    • What is a benefit of counseling, according to the session?

    <p>It allows individuals to explore their alternatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Communication skills in a healthcare setting include:

    <p>Explaining diagnosis, investigation, and treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenging situations in a healthcare setting that requires good communication skills?

    <p>Breaking bad news</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of counseling, according to the session?

    <p>To explore alternatives and develop new skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the environment in which counseling takes place?

    <p>A quiet and supportive environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of active listening in a counseling session?

    <p>To maintain eye contact and focus on the speaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of taking notes during a counseling session?

    <p>To keep the listener on task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of communication is attributed to body language?

    <p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of using encouraging comments during a counseling session?

    <p>To encourage the speaker to continue talking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of paraphrasing in a counseling session?

    <p>To rephrase what the speaker said to show empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to be mindful of your tone of voice during a counseling session?

    <p>To make the speaker feel a certain way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do before a counseling session to ensure active listening?

    <p>Take care of your physical needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to avoid interrupting the speaker in a counseling session?

    <p>To allow the speaker to finish their thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of individuals seeking counseling?

    <p>To change something in their lives or explore their thoughts and feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of counseling according to the text?

    <p>Improved communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which area can counseling be helpful?

    <p>Dealing with loss of a loved one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a quality of a good counselor?

    <p>Empathetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an inappropriate response in counseling?

    <p>Judging the client's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of counseling that leads to a more fulfilling life?

    <p>More satisfaction out of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a good counselor's communication style?

    <p>Clear and understandable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a benefit of counseling?

    <p>Lower blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of open-ended questions in counseling?

    <p>To start the information gathering part of the session</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between open-ended and closed-ended questions?

    <p>The type of information gathered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to avoid using 'why' directly in open-ended questions?

    <p>Because it can be threatening and overwhelming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a closed-ended question?

    <p>What is your name and date of birth?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of asking questions in counseling?

    <p>To gather information and counsel the client effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of open-ended questions?

    <p>They have no correct answer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When would you use closed-ended questions in counseling?

    <p>When getting necessary information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using open-ended questions in counseling?

    <p>They encourage the client to talk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Communication Skills in Healthcare

    • Communication skills in a healthcare setting include:
      • Explaining diagnosis, investigation, and treatment
      • Involving the patient in decision-making
      • Communicating with relatives
      • Communicating with other healthcare professionals
      • Breaking bad news
      • Seeking informed consent for invasive procedures
      • Dealing with anxious patients or relatives
      • Giving instructions on discharge
      • Giving advice on lifestyle, health promotion, or risk factors

    Counseling

    • Counseling allows people to discuss their problems and difficult feelings in a safe, confidential environment
    • Benefits of counseling include:
      • Improved communication
      • Enhanced relationships
      • A happier family
      • Peace of mind
      • Improved self-esteem
      • More satisfaction out of life
      • Personal growth
      • Improved job performance
    • Counseling may be helpful in areas such as:
      • Adult relationships
      • Career change
      • Dealing with loss of a loved one
      • Anxiety
      • Depression
      • Adjustment to family changes
      • Parent-child relationships
      • Sibling relationships
      • Divorce
      • Cooperative parenting between divorced parents
      • Abusive relationships
      • Learning disabilities or attention deficit disorder
      • Trauma

    Qualities of a Good Counselor

    • Empathy
    • Respectfulness
    • Warmth
    • Confidentiality
    • Honesty
    • Attentiveness
    • Unbiasedness
    • Understandability
    • Unhurriedness

    Inappropriate Responses in Counseling

    • Judging
    • Attacking
    • Denial
    • Pity

    Counseling Technique Tools

    • Asking open-ended questions to gather information and keep the client talking
    • Asking closed-ended questions to get specific information
    • Active listening:
      • Make sure physical needs are met before the session
      • Look at the speaker
      • Take brief notes
      • Watch body language
      • Use gentle comments to encourage the speaker
    • Encouraging body language:
      • Remember that communication is 55% body language, 38% tone, and 7% words
      • Be mindful of tone of voice
    • Paraphrasing:
      • Restate what the speaker said to convey empathy, acceptance, and genuineness
      • Use paraphrasing to acknowledge understanding and show that you are actively listening

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