32 Questions
What is one of the essential communication skills in a healthcare setting?
Explaining diagnosis, investigation, and treatment
What is counseling, according to the session?
A talking therapy to discuss problems
What is one of the objectives of the counseling session?
To identify counseling techniques
What is a benefit of counseling, according to the session?
It allows individuals to explore their alternatives
Communication skills in a healthcare setting include:
Explaining diagnosis, investigation, and treatment
What is one of the challenging situations in a healthcare setting that requires good communication skills?
Breaking bad news
What is the purpose of counseling, according to the session?
To explore alternatives and develop new skills
What is the environment in which counseling takes place?
A quiet and supportive environment
What is the main focus of active listening in a counseling session?
To maintain eye contact and focus on the speaker
What is the primary purpose of taking notes during a counseling session?
To keep the listener on task
What percentage of communication is attributed to body language?
55%
What is the goal of using encouraging comments during a counseling session?
To encourage the speaker to continue talking
What is the purpose of paraphrasing in a counseling session?
To rephrase what the speaker said to show empathy
Why is it important to be mindful of your tone of voice during a counseling session?
To make the speaker feel a certain way
What should you do before a counseling session to ensure active listening?
Take care of your physical needs
Why is it important to avoid interrupting the speaker in a counseling session?
To allow the speaker to finish their thought
What is the primary goal of individuals seeking counseling?
To change something in their lives or explore their thoughts and feelings
What is a benefit of counseling according to the text?
Improved communication
In which area can counseling be helpful?
Dealing with loss of a loved one
What is a quality of a good counselor?
Empathetic
What is an inappropriate response in counseling?
Judging the client's actions
What is the outcome of counseling that leads to a more fulfilling life?
More satisfaction out of life
What is a characteristic of a good counselor's communication style?
Clear and understandable
What is not a benefit of counseling?
Lower blood pressure
What is the primary purpose of open-ended questions in counseling?
To start the information gathering part of the session
What is the main difference between open-ended and closed-ended questions?
The type of information gathered
Why is it recommended to avoid using 'why' directly in open-ended questions?
Because it can be threatening and overwhelming
What is an example of a closed-ended question?
What is your name and date of birth?
What is the purpose of asking questions in counseling?
To gather information and counsel the client effectively
What is a characteristic of open-ended questions?
They have no correct answer
When would you use closed-ended questions in counseling?
When getting necessary information
What is the benefit of using open-ended questions in counseling?
They encourage the client to talk
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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