9. Medical Care in health outcome
20%Medical Care
Only 20% of our Health outcomes in depends on Medical Care
10. Are we facing a sensitization process?
Emotionless
Disease Professional
11. Quote
“The greatest mistake in the
treatment of diseases is that,
there is the physician for the body
and physicians for the soul.
Although the two
cannot be separated.”
- Plato, 500 BC
12. What do patients want to be
Satisfied?
• The doctor has to be seen as humane
• Technically competent
• Interested in psychosocial aspects
• And the provision of Medicine
13. What do you need to be Happy?
Navigating the specific
resources can improve
the blood pressure and
cholesterol level
Same as introducing a
newer drug without any
side effects
14. Treatment adherence in proper
counselling
33%
40%
Increase adherence to treatment in proper counselling
15. From the view point of a Patient?
We think, we are doing our best,
But, there is a lot that we could be doing better
16.
17. Anika Nahrin
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
( Patient Counselling & Breaking the bad news)
Definition of Communication
Components of Communication
Importance of Communication
18. “communicare” or “communis”
The sense of sharing is inherent in the very origin and meaning of “communication”
Origin
“to impart”,
“to participate”,
“to share” or
“to make common”
19. The process of passing information and
understanding from one person to another
It is essentially a bridge of meaning between
the people
By using this bridge, a person can safely cross
the river of misunderstanding
@Keith Davis
What is Communication?
20. Communication is an exchange of ideas, facts, opinions or emotions
of two or more persons.
What is Communication?
@WilliamNewmanandCharlesSummer:
21. Candid
Clear
Complete
Concise
Concrete
Correct
Courteous
A Communication Process
Should be
22. Components of Communications
VERBAL
Use of sounds and words to
express yourself
NON VERBAL
Facial expressions, the tone and
pitch of the voice, gestures
displayed through body language
and the physical distance
between the communicators
WRITTEN
Email, Internet websites, Letters,
Proposals, Telegrams, Faxes,
Postcards, Contracts
23. Non verbal is the first thing our mind reads
before a word is even spoke
Components of
Communications
The most important thing in communication is
Hearing What Isn’t Said
24. Importance of Communication Skills
1 Stronger decision-making and problem-solving
2 Increased productivity
1 Stronger decision-making and problem-solving
3 Convincing, compelling and clearer results
2 Increased productivity
4 Enhanced professional image
Convincing, compelling and clearer results3
5 Sound relationship
4 Enhanced professional image
6 Ensured successful response
5 Sound relationship
25. Essentials of Effective Communication
A common communication environmentA common communication environment
Cooperation between the sender and the receiverCooperation between the sender and the receiver
Selection of an appropriate channelSelection of an appropriate channel
Correct interpretation of the messageCorrect interpretation of the message
Receiving the desired response and feedback
26. Positive feedback occurs when the receiver receives the desired
response based on a clear understanding
Negative feedback occurs when there is an undesired
response because of miscommunication
In some cases, not getting feedback is also a sort of feedback. For
instance, complete silence on the part of the receiver is also an indicator
of either effective communication (agreement) or a failure on the part of
the communicator (inability to understand, dissent).
Types of Feedback
27. Musfika Iffat
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
( Patient Counselling & Breaking the bad news)
Communication in
Doctor Patient Relationship
How to Communicate
29. “A safe doctor is a good doctor”
Communication in Doctor-Patient
Relationship
Comprehensive treatment of the patient
Patient satisfaction
Comprehensive treatment of the patient
Patient satisfaction
Improved complianceImproved compliance
Improved health outcomeImproved health outcome
Patient’s safetyPatient’s safety
Doctor’s safety
30. How to Communicate
Listen
Make him feel
you listen
Understand
Make sure you
understand
Respond
Make sure he
is listening
Make sure he
understands
His response
36. Avilash Dhar Suva
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
( Patient Counselling & Breaking the bad news)
Basic Elements of Counselling
Counselling regarding disease
Counselling regarding Treatment
38. Counseling regarding disease
Explaining the Nature of the disease
Explaining the Chronicity of the disease
Supply Information sheets (e.g. Leaflets)
Providing Diet chart
Providing Awareness about the disease Complication
Explaining management of emergency condition
Making the family members aware about the condition
39. Counseling regarding treatment
Explaining about the dose, dosage and timing
Explaining the Side Effects of the Medication
Steps after missed dose
Risks of Treatment Failure
Warning about drug interaction
Adjustment according to comorbid condition
Lifestyle and dietary modification
41. Postoperative Counselling
A 40 years old patient X diagnosed with
Cholecystitis yesterday had Cholecystectomy,
Her attending Dr. is now visiting her in the Post-
operative ward
42. Postoperative Counselling
A 40 years old patient X diagnosed with
Cholecystitis yesterday had Cholecystectomy,
Her attending Dr. is now visiting her in the Post-
operative ward
Doctor Y: How do you feel now?
I feel pain doctor and I'm so weak: Patient X
: Don’t worry, you’ll feel better soon,
hopefully, so here is a diet chart I'm going to
provide for you, Please avoid fried or fatty
food for at least a week, even after that , you
should eat low fat and high dietary fiber
containing foods like oats, scrambled eggs,
vegetables and fruits
Okay doctor, can you suggest me some :
medication for pain?
Doctor Y:
: Patient X
43. Postoperative Counselling
A 40 years old patient X diagnosed with
Cholecystitis yesterday had Cholecystectomy,
Her attending Dr. is now visiting her in the Post-
operative ward
Doctor Y: How do you feel now?
I feel pain doctor and I'm so weak: Patient X
: Don’t worry, you’ll feel better soon,
hopefully, so here is a diet chart I'm going to
provide for you, Please avoid fried or fatty
food for at least a week, even after that , you
should eat low fat and high dietary fiber
containing foods like oats, scrambled eggs,
vegetables and fruits
Okay doctor, can you suggest me some :
medication for pain?
Doctor Y:
: Patient X
Doctor Y: Sure! I have prescribed you some
painkillers, take them when you feel
excessive pain and if you ever suddenly
suffer from fever or bleeding please
immediately come to the hospital
I understand. When can I take off
the bandage?
: Patient X
Doctor Y: Come after two weeks for a follow up. I
have written the date in your discharge
paper. Hopefully, everything will be fine
soon. Take Care.
Thank you so much doctor!: Patient X
44. Preoperative Counselling
A 35 years old female patient diagnosed with
cervical cancer came to the OPD and discussing
about the further treatment plan
45. Preoperative Counselling
Doctor : Hello, Please have a seat.
Hello Doctor : Patient
Thank You : Patient
Doctor : Have you brought the reports of yours?
Yes, Doctor. I have just collected them this
morning. Please have a look : Patient
Doctor : [After seeing the reports] I have some
bad news for you. Do you have any
company right now?
No, but you can tell me. It’s alright : Patient
46. Preoperative Counselling
Doctor : Your reports suggest that you have
cervical cancer in an very advanced stage
I’m afraid. And I believe a surgery is
needed as early as possible
Doctor : In this surgery, we have to remove your
ovaries, uterus and cervix. It is called radic-
al hysterectomy
Is there any complications? : Patient
Doctor : Yes, I’m afraid there are. But first I want
to know, is your family complete?
[Begins to cry] What kind of surgery,
doctor?
: Patient
47. Preoperative Counselling
Doctor : Well! I’m afraid that you won’t be able to
conceive after this surgery. There are other
complications too. Your menstruation will
stop and you’ll experience some symptoms
like hot flushes, vaginal dryness, irritability
after the surgery
Doctor : We hope so. But, there is a slight
possibility that there may be further
spread. That’s why after surgery you have
to come to follow up routinely
I have a daughter. And for last one year me and
my husband are trying to conceive : Patient
Will I be cured after that? : Patient
48. Preoperative Counselling
Doctor : I’m sorry, there isn’t. I think you should
consult with your husband and let me know
the result
Is there any other way out, doctor?: Patient
50. Breaking Bad News
Any information which adversely
and seriously affects an
Individual’s view
of his or her Future
51. Unfavorable Diagnosis
Irreversible, Un-treatable, non-stoppable disease
Disease Recurrence
Spread of Disease
Revealing the positive result of a genetic test
Stigmatization
Late (to treat) stage disease
End of life decision
Death
What are the Bad News
52. Emotional response to Bad News
Denial
Despair
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
53. Practical Approaches to Bad News
Setting and Listening
Skills
Patient Perception
Invitation to Give
Information
Knowledge
Explore Emotions and
Empathize
Strategy and Summarize
Advance preparation
Build environment/
Relationship
Communicate well
Deal with reactions
Encourage and
validate emotions
Background
Rapport
Explore
Announce
Kindling
Summarize
SPIKES ABCDE BREAKS
54. Practical Approaches to Bad News
Advance preparation
Build environment/
Relationship
Communicate well
Deal with reactions
Encourage and
validate emotions
Background
Rapport
Explore
Announce
Kindling
Summarize
Setting and Listening
Skills
Patient Perception
Invitation to Give
Information
Knowledge
Explore Emotions and
Empathize
Strategy and Summarize
SPIKES
ABCDE BREAKS
55. Practical Approaches to Bad News
Setting and Listening
Skills
Patient Perception
Invitation to Give
Information
Knowledge
Explore Emotions and
Empathize
Strategy and Summarize
Background
Rapport
Explore
Announce
Kindling
Summarize
SPIKES
Advance preparation
Build environment/
Relationship
Communicate well
Deal with reactions
Encourage and
validate emotions
ABCDE
BREAKS
56. Practical Approaches to Bad News
Setting and Listening
Skills
Patient Perception
Invitation to Give
Information
Knowledge
Explore Emotions and
Empathize
Strategy and Summarize
Advance preparation
Build environment/
Relationship
Communicate well
Deal with reactions
Encourage and
validate emotions
SPIKES ABCDE
Background
Rapport
Explore
Announce
Kindling
Summarize
BREAKS
66. If patient begins to Cry
Allow some
time to
CRY
I can see
You’re very
UPSET
Touch
the patient
APPROPRIATELY
After few moments
Continue
talking, even if
patient continue to
Cry
68. If the patient is in Denial
Explore
Reasons
and avoid
Combat
Check
Understanding
of patient
Give time
To Adjust
Appreciate
Information
Gap and
Educate
Empathize Involve
Family
Members
69. Discussing Prognosis
Identify Patients’ Concern
Be Realistic
Avoid giving specific time of survival
Provide examples for what patient can hope
Ensure painless symptomatic treatment
70. Common Pitfalls
Inadequate time/ Information
Failure to elicit patients’ understanding of situation
Giving news at doctors’ speed
Not allowing time for responses
False reassurances about the future
Allowing denial to remain
Removing all hope