Identify the Statement That Would Be Appropriate Communication Related to the Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

Identify the statement that would be appropriate communication related to the patient.

• A) "I noticed that the patient you were treating should be referred to OT. What is his diagnosis?"
• B) "I wanted to know what is wrong with your patient, Mr. Smith, because I am his Aunt."
• C) "Your patient, Mrs. Jones, has an appointment next week with the neurologist," stated the receptionist.
• D) "I saw my neighbor in your clinic and wanted to know why you are seeing him."

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Definitions:

Empathic Responding

The act of responding to another's emotional state by understanding, feeling, and communicating that understanding back to them.

Therapeutic Responses

Responses given by therapists that aim to support, guide, or challenge a client in therapy.

Cross-Cultural

Cross-cultural refers to the comparison or interaction between different cultures, emphasizing the examination and comparison of their similarities and differences.

Directive

An authoritative command or instruction that guides someone’s actions or decisions.