Question

Book communication skills for the healthcare professional - page 51 -

a 47 yo man has morbid obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. He seems to understand the regimen of medications the doctors have prescribed for him, and he seems o comply. However, he is having problems controlling his eating. He loves fast food, especially the triple cheeseburgers with bacon and chocolate milk-shakes from a local restaurant. What would be the appropriate tone to use with this patient? explain, your answer, providing examples.

Answer 1

The appropriate tone to use with this patient are an educative or informative tone by conversing in a firm ,deeper and solemnly expressing that if the patient dies this ot can be harmful to hun rather than being beneficial.

Eg., A patient who is refusing for a treatment to save his life by avoiding certain medications prescribed.The tone which can be used is informative, concerning and not threatening

Mr.X,This procedure is a simple and non invasive which can reduce the length of your hospital stay.