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Discuss the Following Statement: "Being Sensitive to the Needs of Patients

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Discuss the following statement: "Being sensitive to the needs of patients is a prerequisite for establishing good communication." Include in your answer the various influences that determine a patient's behavior as well as effective ways for the health care professional to determine the patient's individual needs.​


Definitions:

Relationship Failure

Relationship Failure describes unsuccessful romantic relationships that end due to various reasons such as incompatibility, conflict, or loss of interest.

Four Horsemen

A term coined by psychologist John Gottman to describe the four communication behaviors (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling) that predict the end of a relationship.

Contempt

A feeling of disdain or dismissive scorn for someone or something considered inferior or worthless.

Gottman

Refers to John Gottman, a researcher known for his work on marital stability, relationship analysis, and the predictors of divorce.

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