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How to introduce yourself to patients

Guest, Mags

Authors

Mags Guest



Abstract

Rationale and key points This article explores the process of introducing yourself to patients. This is an essential interaction because it forms the basis of the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship. Effective communication skills are essential to foster therapeutic nurse-patient relationships based on mutual trust and respect. It is important to consider both verbal and non-verbal communication in patient interactions. Reflective activity Clinical skills articles can help update your practice and ensure it remains evidence based. Apply this article to your practice. Reflect on and write a short account of: 1. How this article will change your practice when meeting patients for the first time. 2. How you could use this article to educate your colleagues.

Citation

Guest, M. (2016). How to introduce yourself to patients. Nursing standard : official newspaper of the Royal College of Nursing, 30(41), 36-38. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.30.41.36.s43

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 13, 2016
Publication Date Jun 8, 2016
Deposit Date Jun 17, 2016
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Nursing standard
Print ISSN 0029-6570
Electronic ISSN 2047-9018
Publisher RCN Publishing (RCNi)
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 30
Issue 41
Pages 36-38
DOI https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.30.41.36.s43
Keywords Active listening, Clinical procedures, Clinical skills, Communication, Introductions, Non-verbal communication, Nurse-patient relationship, Patient-centred care
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/439823
Publisher URL http://journals.rcni.com/doi/abs/10.7748/ns.30.41.36.s43
Additional Information This is the accepted version of an article published in Nursing Standard, 2016, v.30 issue 41.

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