ASK ABOUT THE PATIENT’S MEDICAL CONDITION (HOW TO CARE FOR A P.A.T.I.E.N.T.)
How to care for a patient? Here are seven very practical points/ways on how to care for a P.A.T.I.E.N.T…
Previous post…
Ask About the Patient’s Medical Condition
The second best thing to do when caring for a patient is to ask about their medical condition or diagnosis. This doesn’t mean you need to know every single medical terminology “thrown” at you. You only need to know what the patient have (e.g., cancer), why they are in hospital (e.g., treatment) and what they can or cannot do. Now that you’ve gained all this important information, you’ll be able to use it in the step of caring for the patient.
Next…
Include Others When Caring for the Patient
Encourage the Patient to Get Better
Normalise the Patient’s Situations
Talk to the Patient About Other Stuff
