Psychology of Communication : course of lectures. Lecture 4. Topic: Contacts with patient: Fostering the relationship and gathering information. Topic 6-7

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Topic 6. Contacts with patient: Fostering the relationship: Expressed interest in the patient as a person. Treated the patient with respect. Listened and paid attention to the patient. The role of patient’s personality and individuality. Topic 7. Contacts with patient: Gathering information: Encouraging the patient to tell his/her story. Coping with time limit. Sociocultural aspects of communication. Exploring the patient’s reaction to the illness or problem.