Mags Guest
How to introduce yourself to patients
Guest, Mags
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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 |
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Acceptance Date | May 13, 2016 |
Publication Date | Jun 8, 2016 |
Deposit Date | Jun 17, 2016 |
Publicly Available Date | Jun 17, 2016 |
Journal | Nursing standard |
Print ISSN | 0029-6570 |
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. |
Contract Date | Jun 17, 2016 |
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