This is very helpful and informative information. Always face older patients speak clearly, don't patronize them, allow them to speak and repeat what instructions you may have given them
in perioperative communication with older patients can be a bit tricky as some may be given premedication. So speaking slower with respect and audible enough for them to understand is very important. Reduce the medical terms depending on level of understanding.
Face to face communication, allow for lip reading, speak in a manner of loud and clear, direct speech towards the ear that functions better, make use of hearing aids if possible,
Include the elderly patient when explaining the procedure. Look at them when you speak and make sure they are looking at you. Speak slowly. Use the language that they understand. Allow them to use the hearing device if available.
Always speak loud and clearly, ask patients to repeat information to ensure they understand. Speak clearly and in simple language that non medical persons can understand. Sure patients condition is stable by looking at vital signs and physical condition. Make patients comfortable in pre-operative care. Explain any confusion until patients understand.
Face to face communication. Allow the use of hearing aids. Speak in the ear that is better. Orientate patient to surroundings. Speak slowly to allow lip reading
Speak to patients in a language they understand. Answer all questions and concerns to best of your knowledge. Be patient, repeat information until you can confirm that the patient understands. If you realise patients are not
And also speak to patients in a respectful manner, be audible enough for them to hear and maintain eye contact at all times and always listen to them and their views.
When communicating with an elderly patient it always best to provide eye contact, and to remove mask if possible so they can see from your lips as to what you trying to explain to them , always ask them to repeat what you said to check the level of understanding and to be sure if the message is received correctly , speak clearly.
Speak audibly facing the patient. Mind non verbal behaviors.talk in a language that the patient understands. Give them attention while talking and listen attentively.
Face patient when talking,use appropriate language that the patient is familiar with,allow patient to use hearing aids if they do,speak in the ear that’s working,orientation the patient to surroundings,allow for lip reading so speak slowly
Speak in a manner of loud and clear. Face the patient when communicating. Make use of hearing aid or sign languages if necessary. Be specific. Use language that patient is familiar to
Orientate your patients about where they are. Speak in a language that they understand. Engage the relative who's accompanying the patient. Use pictures or computers if possible. Speak soft close to the well working ear.
Speak slow and clearly.. Remove the mask when speaking due to old patients wearing hearing aids... Orientate patient to the theater environment to make them comfortable
Speak slow y,Face patient when communicating, use understanding language, orientate,minimize to involve patient when discussing. Orientate patient at all time.allow patient to wear hearing aid
Dont talk down to elderly patient.look them straight in there eyes .speek slowly en vorm your words clearly.dont speak in difficult medical terms explain things to the patient on his level .
This is very helpful and informative information. Always face older patients speak clearly, don't patronize them, allow them to speak and repeat what instructions you may have given them
This is very helpful and informative.
It's vital for optimal patient care
in perioperative communication with older patients can be a bit tricky as some may be given premedication. So speaking slower with respect and audible enough for them to understand is very important. Reduce the medical terms depending on level of understanding.
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Face to face communication, allow for lip reading, speak in a manner of loud and clear, direct speech towards the ear that functions better, make use of hearing aids if possible,
Include the elderly patient when explaining the procedure.
Look at them when you speak and make sure they are looking at you.
Speak slowly.
Use the language that they understand.
Allow them to use the hearing device if available.
Absolutely agree,it is very important to maintain eye contact and face to face conversation
Always speak loud and clearly, ask patients to repeat information to ensure they understand. Speak clearly and in simple language that non medical persons can understand. Sure patients condition is stable by looking at vital signs and physical condition. Make patients comfortable in pre-operative care. Explain any confusion until patients understand.
Face to face communication.
Allow the use of hearing aids.
Speak in the ear that is better.
Orientate patient to surroundings.
Speak slowly to allow lip reading
Very helpful! Bright coloured lipsticks can also assist with lipreading for older patients.
Speak to patients in a language they understand. Answer all questions and concerns to best of your knowledge. Be patient, repeat information until you can confirm that the patient understands. If you realise patients are not
And also speak to patients in a respectful manner, be audible enough for them to hear and maintain eye contact at all times and always listen to them and their views.
When communicating with an elderly patient it always best to provide eye contact, and to remove mask if possible so they can see from your lips as to what you trying to explain to them , always ask them to repeat what you said to check the level of understanding and to be sure if the message is received correctly , speak clearly.
@mellissapadayachi speak clearly to elderly people, be specific and to the point when you speak, always face elderly patients when sparking with them.
Speak audibly facing the patient. Mind non verbal behaviors.talk in a language that the patient understands. Give them attention while talking and listen attentively.
Face patient when talking,use appropriate language that the patient is familiar with,allow patient to use hearing aids if they do,speak in the ear that’s working,orientation the patient to surroundings,allow for lip reading so speak slowly
This helps for a different perspective! It is important to consider possible disadvantages when communicating.
I agree with what you are saying, it will be helpful and make communication easier
Make patient comfortable in the theatre environment and introduce yourself to the patient and speak clearly to the patient
I agree.
Also keep orientating the patients about where they are
Some patients can be very anxious about theater, so by speaking clearly to them in an understandable manner keeps them at ease
Speak in a manner of loud and clear. Face the patient when communicating. Make use of hearing aid or sign languages if necessary. Be specific. Use language that patient is familiar to
Orientate your patients about where they are.
Speak in a language that they understand.
Engage the relative who's accompanying the patient.
Use pictures or computers if possible.
Speak soft close to the well working ear.
Speak slow and clearly.. Remove the mask when speaking due to old patients wearing hearing aids... Orientate patient to the theater environment to make them comfortable
I agree. Good communication breaks down many bridge
Agree 100%
Speak slow y,Face patient when communicating, use understanding language, orientate,minimize to involve patient when discussing. Orientate patient at all time.allow patient to wear hearing aid
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Dont talk down to elderly patient.look them straight in there eyes .speek slowly en vorm your words clearly.dont speak in difficult medical terms explain things to the patient on his level .
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