The Best PA
The ability to admit when they do not know an answer or when a mistake has been made and builds trust with team members and patients
What is integrity?
The ability to be dynamic and quickly adapt to changes when necessary.
What is flexibility?
Allows for a provider to focus on each patient individually so no patient has the exact same treatment plan as another patient
What is social perception?
Communication confirmation method used by healthcare providers to confirm whether a patient understands what is being explained to them
What is the Teach-back method?
The ability to understand, feel, and adopt another’s emotions and perspectives as your own
What is empathy?
Understanding the importance of incorporating patient’s beliefs into health plans
What is cultural competency?
Seeing others as equally valuable and worthy, being willing to work in a team, and ask for help when needed
What is humility?
Three interprofessional services that a good PA could refer to for post-stroke rehabilitation
What is PT, OT, Speech therapy?
The ability to work well with all kinds of people.
What is interpersonal communication skills?
__________ is a self-oriented perspective and __________ is an other oriented perspective
What is sympathy and empathy?
Increases patient adherence, improves outcomes of interpersonal interactions, and helps the patient feel understood and trusting in the provider’s expertise
What is cultural competency?
Two factors a good PA should consider when prescribing a medication to a patient with financial hardship
What is cost and insurance coverage?
The ability to recognize and evaluate one's own cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes.
What is self-reflection?
Understands and respects patients with different levels of education and health literacy and communicates appropriately.
What is an effective educator?
A change that PAs can advocate for to maximize direct patient care
What is OTP?
The type of resources should a good PA use for acquiring research and recommendations
What is evidence based medicine?