Personal attributes
Having a ______ attitude would be seen as being optimistic, constructive and affirmative.
What is positive?
Having sufficient knowledge on patient, injury and techniques/treatments.
What is knowledgable?
Introducing yourself to patient when they arrive/you arrive.
What is greeting the patient?
What is compassionate?
Notices details about patient, environment and body language.
What is observant?
Respecting ____ by leaving to let patient get changed and letting patient know when you're returning by knocking or asking if you may enter.
What is privacy?
Giving patients support and confidence in what they are doing.
What is encouraging?
Projecting a sense of expertise in their area of knowledge, maintaining boundaries among patients, and good communication skills.
What is professionalism?
Sitting/standing in a way that engages with the patient, they see that you are paying attention to them.
Hears what patient is saying, making them feel heard.
What is a good listener?
Focused on completing tasks to achieve desired outcome.
What is goal orientated?
Being on time for appointments, making sure appointment doesn't run over time and having enough time to chart.
What is good time management?
Able to adjust to new conditions, circumstances and challenges.
What is adaptable?
Desire to know/learn more, being done by asking lots of questions.
What is inquisitive?
Making sure the patient feels they have ______, feeling like they have a say in their recovery plan and feel comfortable communicating with you about it.
What is autonomy?