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What is an important step in fostering a respectful culture when addressing older patients?
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?
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?
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?
How can speaking slowly benefit interactions with older patients?
What is a common concern when communicating with older patients due to age-related hearing loss?
What is a common concern when communicating with older patients due to age-related hearing loss?
What is an important aspect of active listening when interacting with older patients?
What is an important aspect of active listening when interacting with older patients?
What is a key recommendation for communicating with patients?
What is a key recommendation for communicating with patients?
How should one communicate with people living with dementia?
How should one communicate with people living with dementia?
What is important when providing information to family and caregivers?
What is important when providing information to family and caregivers?
What is the recommended approach for discussing health issues with people living with dementia?
What is the recommended approach for discussing health issues with people living with dementia?
How should complex information be communicated effectively?
How should complex information be communicated effectively?
What should be avoided when communicating with patients?
What should be avoided when communicating with patients?
Why is it important to ask patients what they know about their condition?
Why is it important to ask patients what they know about their condition?
What is the role of spelling or writing down diagnoses or important terms?
What is the role of spelling or writing down diagnoses or important terms?
Why should teams decide what needs to be communicated to patients and their families?
Why should teams decide what needs to be communicated to patients and their families?
What is the importance of watching for opportunities to respond to patients' emotions?
What is the importance of watching for opportunities to respond to patients' emotions?
