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Techniques of therapeutic communication I: Active Listening, Sharing Observations, Validation, and Using Touch

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The history of therapeutic communication can be traced back to Florence Nightingale, who emphasized the importance of developing trusting relationships with patients. She taught that the presence of nurses with patients results in therapeutic healing.
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The nursing history captures and records the patient's health status, so that a care plan evolves to meet the patient's individual needs. The nursing health history is a part of the initial assessment. A comprehensive history covers all health dimensions and plays a significant role in the assessment process. A comprehensive history includes the patient's biographical information, reasons for seeking health care, expectations, present and past health history, medications, and family,...

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This therapeutic technique can also be used when a patient brings up pertinent information during a health-related conversation. The...

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Making a personal connection in the medical interview.

Donald G Sessions¹

¹Washington University School of Medicine, USA. dsessions@aol.com

Missouri Medicine

|May 31, 2012

Summary

Establishing a profound personal connection in the medical interview enhances patient care and physician well-being. This connection, rooted in empathy and presence, transforms medicine from a job into a calling, preventing burnout.

Area of Science:

Medical Humanities
Patient-Physician Relationship Studies
Psychology of Healthcare

Background:

The medical interview is a critical juncture for patient-physician interaction.
Patients often perceive medical issues through the lens of their personal identity.
A pre-existing foundation of trust and care often underlies the patient-physician relationship.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the significance of establishing a profound personal connection during the medical interview.
To investigate how physicians can facilitate patients' awareness of their core self, distinct from their medical condition.
To highlight the mutual benefits of authentic connection for both patients and physicians.

Main Methods:

Qualitative exploration of the physician's role in fostering patient connection.

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Emphasis on physician presence, attentive listening, and empathetic communication.

Utilizing sensory and verbal domains to deepen understanding and connection.

Main Results:

Physician presence, attentive listening, and gentle touch can facilitate profound patient connection.
Meaningful connections can lead to inspiration, enlightenment, and empowerment for both parties.
Such connections distinguish a medical 'calling' from a mere 'job,' mitigating physician burnout.

Conclusions:

Authentic personal connection in medical interviews is vital for patient and physician well-being.
This connection transcends a simple transfer of information, fostering mutual growth.
Prioritizing connection combats the pressures of modern healthcare, enhancing the practice of medicine.