أسئلة المحاضرة الحادية عشر PCM (قبل التعديل)

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What is one primary benefit of successful communication with patients?

Reduction in treatment costs.

Decrease in physician workload.

Decreased need for follow-up visits.

Increase in patient compliance with treatment. (correct)

What approach is recommended for a physician to foster patient participation in decision making?

Providing extensive technical details about every option.

Prescribing treatment without discussion.

Genuinely helping the patient make their own decision. (correct)

Making decisions on behalf of the patient.

Which technique is essential for conveying understanding during patient communication?

Avoiding open-ended questions.

Active listening and summarizing. (correct)

Initiating the conversation with yes/no questions.

Using complex medical terminology.

What does the helical model of communication emphasize?

Spiral nature of communication where responses evolve. Signup and view all the answers

How can physicians gauge the correct amount and type of information to provide to patients?

By prioritizing individual patient needs and comprehension. Signup and view all the answers

What should a physician assess when communicating with a patient?

What the patient knows and needs to know. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of establishing a successful physician-patient relationship?

Showing empathy and respect to the patient. Signup and view all the answers

What promotes a patient's commitment and adherence to treatment plans?

Collaborative planning and patient involvement in the process. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the involvement phase in a consultation?

To build a future-oriented doctor-patient relationship Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions demonstrates effective caring during a patient consultation?

Showing empathy and managing emotional reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial in the planning phase of a consultation?

Creating an agreed agenda for the consultation Signup and view all the answers

How should a doctor utilize time effectively during a consultation?

By maximizing patient adherence and health outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is considered a blocking behavior during a consultation?

Not making eye contact Signup and view all the answers

What common error occurs when a doctor interrupts the patient too soon?

It demonstrates a lack of listening skills Signup and view all the answers

What should a doctor aim for when exploring a patient's beliefs during a consultation?

To integrate those beliefs when discussing treatment options Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a non-verbal communication error?

Having an inappropriate facial expression during serious discussions Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect of the establishment phase during a patient consultation?

Establishing an agreed agenda or plan for the consultation. Signup and view all the answers

How does effective involvement contribute to the doctor-patient relationship?

It allows the patient to feel part of a collaborative process. Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior could lead to blocking communication during a consultation?

Taking notes while the patient is speaking. Signup and view all the answers

What should a doctor clarify at the end of a consultation?

The next steps for both the doctor and patient. Signup and view all the answers

What can impact patient adherence during the consultation process?

Engaging solely in a medical discussion without emotional context. Signup and view all the answers

What role does empathy play during a patient consultation?

It helps in understanding and managing emotional outbreaks. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does successful communication have on a patient's understanding of their illness and management?

It increases the patient's understanding. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques fosters better listening during a consultation?

Engaging in active listening without distractions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of poor eye contact during a patient consultation?

It can make the patient feel ignored or undervalued. Signup and view all the answers

Which method helps ensure that patients comprehend the information conveyed during consultations?

Asking patients to repeat information in their own words. Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant outcome of utilizing an interactive approach in physician-patient relationships?

It fosters a shared understanding of the patient's problems. Signup and view all the answers

What principle should a physician follow regarding the decision-making process with patients?

Offer guidance without imposing choices on the patient. Signup and view all the answers

Which communication technique is fundamental for building trust and rapport with patients?

Active listening and summarizing patients' concerns. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of effective communication, what role does empathy play?

Empathy fosters a connection and understanding of the patient's feelings. Signup and view all the answers

What is the helical model of communication primarily concerned with?

The influence of one person's statements on the next in a continuous spiral. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of patient care is enhanced by effectively gauging the type of information provided to patients?

The patient's ability to remember and relate it to their illness. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Physician-Patient Communication

Aim: Increase patient satisfaction, understanding of illness and management, patient compliance with treatment, and levels of job satisfaction. Reduce risk of complaints and litigation.

Elements of Effective Communication

Setting the Stage: Appropriate greeting and language.
Eliciting Information: Open-ended questions, active listening, summarizing to convey understanding, prioritizing what is known and needs to be conveyed. Allowing questions and asking the patient to summarize understanding.
Sharing Information: Assess what is known, prioritize what needs to be conveyed. Allow questions. Ask the patient to summarize understanding.
Decision Making: Shared decision making; help the patient make the decision but do not make it for them.
Support: Empathy, respect, and availability.

How to Develop a Good Doctor-Patient Relationship

Patient Comprehension: Gauge correct amount and type of information for each patient. Provide explanations the patient can remember and understand, relating to the patient's illness framework. Use an interactive approach to ensure a shared understanding of the problem. Follow a helical model where what the doctor says influences the patient's responses in a spiral fashion.
Patient Involvement: Involve the patient in collaborative planning to increase commitment and adherence to plans. Enable the patient to become part of a collaborative process, fostering a strong doctor-patient relationship. Allow the patient to feel part of the collaborative process.
Caring: Identify patient's problems and issues. Show empathy and learn to handle emotional outbreaks.
Plan Establishment: Establish an agreed agenda or plan for the consultation. Efficiently use time in the consultation.
Time Use: Make efficient use of time during the consultation.
Closing: Confirm the established plan of care, clarify next steps for both doctor and patient, and maximize patient adherence and health outcomes.

Questions to Ask Yourself After Each Consultation

Were you curious? Did you gain a significant understanding of the patient as a person?
Did you listen?
Did you make an acceptable working diagnosis?
Did you explore patient beliefs? Use patient beliefs in your explanation?
Did you share treatment options and decisions with the patient?
Did you help the patient understand the decisions?
Did you develop a strong relationship with the patient?

Blocking Behaviors of Communication

Asking closed-ended questions.
Not dedicating enough time for consultation.
Avoiding eye contact.
Providing explanations too early.
Frequently checking the time.
Responding to calls or texts.
Demonstrating lack of interest.
Asking the patient to tell a short story.
Taking notes or using computer in a manner that the patient feels ignored.
Engaging in other activities during the consultation.

Common Errors in Communication

Nonverbal: Inappropriate facial expressions or hand gestures, lack of eye contact.
Listening: Interrupting too soon, too little or too technical information, using defensive words.
Information: Interrupting too soon, giving too little or too technical information, use of defensive words.
Voice: Inappropriate volume, speed, and pitch.
Attitude: Lack of empathy and respect.

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