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What strengths would be most useful when caring for patients?
What strengths would be most useful when caring for patients?
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Yisel’s Answer
Nina, the best advice I can give you about caring for patients is to really listen to them. With over twenty years in healthcare, I can honestly say that listening helps you notice important details. It shows empathy and awareness and helps you spot any changes in your patients that others might miss. Listening is a powerful tool that will make you stronger in your work.
Thanks for the advice.
nina
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M'Kyia’s Answer
My background is in social work, but I would say regardless of which field you serve clients, establishing and maintaining boundaries will always be an important strength. Obviously utilizing trauma-informed and person-centered care is of utmost importance. Understanding and maintaining your professional boundaries will not only help you advocate for yourself, but it also allows for integrity, and it will help you in the future when you come across ethical issues.
I appreciate you taking the time to answer this.
nina
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Rita’s Answer
I think it's important that patients feel heard. It's good to look them in the eye and perhaps repeat what they said so they know you heard them. When talking with patients, sit down so you don't looked rushed.
I also believe it's important to establish clear boundaries so you don't burn out. People are very smart. If you think of kids, they know which parent is softer and which is more strict. Adults are the same and if some patients sense that you keep giving, they will continue asking and you need to set your boundaries so they know they have crossed the line.
I also believe it's important to establish clear boundaries so you don't burn out. People are very smart. If you think of kids, they know which parent is softer and which is more strict. Adults are the same and if some patients sense that you keep giving, they will continue asking and you need to set your boundaries so they know they have crossed the line.
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Rosalen’s Answer
It's important to always be kind, patient, and understanding. When someone has a problem, we should be there to help them with kindness.
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Monica’s Answer
I would say some strengths that are important when helping patients:
1. Actively listening to the patient and identifying what they actually need assistance with.
2. Being empathic and supportive towards the patient and their circumstance.
3. Having knowledge regarding the resources you have in order to help the patient.
4. Assisting the patient with the process in obtaining the assistance.
1. Actively listening to the patient and identifying what they actually need assistance with.
2. Being empathic and supportive towards the patient and their circumstance.
3. Having knowledge regarding the resources you have in order to help the patient.
4. Assisting the patient with the process in obtaining the assistance.
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Diana’s Answer
In my opinion, if you have integrity, you’ll have the foundation you need. Being an active listener is also essential to being a good caregiver, because many people seeking medical care feel they aren’t being heard. Compassion matters just as much, but if I had to choose only one quality, it would be integrity.
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Bernadette’s Answer
My background is in case management but regardless patients/members/people want to be heard. I find engagement and active listening to be key in forming a partnership with your patients. Many of my members are the most vulnerable and need someone to advocate for them, be that voice, remember why you got into this field.
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Karen’s Answer
Get to know the patients' conditions to better understand their behavior and mood changes.
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Eliomar’s Answer
Stay dedicated to the patient's health and happiness. Show enthusiasm for helping others and boosting their overall health. Listen carefully to understand all the details needed for future actions, and use clear communication to make the client feel relaxed and comfortable.
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James’s Answer
Many strengths are important in helping patients.
1) competence: it is, of course, imperative that a care provider know their stuff, which requires life-long learning as science progresses
2) good listening skills: Too many care providers say a lot, but don't take the time to listen to truly understand what the patient needs, what their fears and hopes are, and whether they really understand their diagnosis and treatment plan
3) self-care: If one is to be a good care provider, one needs to have the personal physical and mental health to be able to be present for their patient. That means enough sleep, exercise, good nutrition, and personal life.
4) respect: Start with the respect for the individual for whom you are caring, and try to learn about their life context so your words and actions can be most helpful
5) humility: No physician, nurse, or therapist knows everything. It is important to admit to uncertainty, but to offer further research and other opinions. Honesty is a part of both respect and humility.
1) competence: it is, of course, imperative that a care provider know their stuff, which requires life-long learning as science progresses
2) good listening skills: Too many care providers say a lot, but don't take the time to listen to truly understand what the patient needs, what their fears and hopes are, and whether they really understand their diagnosis and treatment plan
3) self-care: If one is to be a good care provider, one needs to have the personal physical and mental health to be able to be present for their patient. That means enough sleep, exercise, good nutrition, and personal life.
4) respect: Start with the respect for the individual for whom you are caring, and try to learn about their life context so your words and actions can be most helpful
5) humility: No physician, nurse, or therapist knows everything. It is important to admit to uncertainty, but to offer further research and other opinions. Honesty is a part of both respect and humility.
Thank you, this is really helpful.
nina
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. I believe you would like to develop your careers in medical.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Medical knowledge and skills - You have to have solid knowledge to give the patient confidence. You can learn this in medical school.
2. Empathy - Concern on patients and their families feelings
3. Communication skill - This can help you to communicate with the patients and their families
4. Attention details - You can detect changes of patients' condition changes early
5. Emotional Resilience - This can help you to make the right judgement under stress conditions
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Medical knowledge and skills - You have to have solid knowledge to give the patient confidence. You can learn this in medical school.
2. Empathy - Concern on patients and their families feelings
3. Communication skill - This can help you to communicate with the patients and their families
4. Attention details - You can detect changes of patients' condition changes early
5. Emotional Resilience - This can help you to make the right judgement under stress conditions
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!