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What is an important step in fostering a respectful culture when addressing older patients?

Using formal terms of address without asking the patient's preference

Following the patient's lead in how they want to be addressed (correct)

Using casual terms of address without consideration for the patient's comfort

Ignoring how the patient wants to be addressed

How can healthcare professionals ensure older patients are comfortable in the healthcare setting?

Provide uncomfortable seating to encourage movement

Ensure that patients have an appropriate seat for their needs (correct)

Ignore the needs of older patients

Encourage rapid movement between exam rooms

Why is it important to establish rapport with older patients?

To rush through the appointment

To avoid understanding the concerns of older patients

To respect the patient and understand their concerns (correct)

To interrupt the patient frequently

How can speaking slowly benefit interactions with older patients?

It gives them time to process information and questions Signup and view all the answers

What is a common concern when communicating with older patients due to age-related hearing loss?

Difficulty following rapid-fire questioning or torrents of information Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of active listening when interacting with older patients?

Maintaining eye contact and using frequent brief responses Signup and view all the answers

What is a key recommendation for communicating with patients?

Speak slowly and clearly in a normal tone Signup and view all the answers

How should one communicate with people living with dementia?

Speak clearly and slowly using short sentences Signup and view all the answers

What is important when providing information to family and caregivers?

Provide frequent and proactive communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for discussing health issues with people living with dementia?

Encourage them to say more about their answers Signup and view all the answers

How should complex information be communicated effectively?

Repeating it in several different ways and writing it down Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when communicating with patients?

Using medical jargon Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to ask patients what they know about their condition?

To build on their existing knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of spelling or writing down diagnoses or important terms?

To help patients remember important terms and diagnoses Signup and view all the answers

Why should teams decide what needs to be communicated to patients and their families?

To ensure clear, accurate, and comprehensive communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of watching for opportunities to respond to patients' emotions?

To demonstrate empathy and provide appropriate support Signup and view all the answers