Section: Module 2: Lesson 1- The Patient Interview | Health Assessment Course Resource | NextGenU.org

  • Learning Objectives:

    • Identify key components of a successful patient interview.
    • Describe a structured process for interviewing patients.
    • Compare and contrast the different patient interview approaches in various clinical settings. 
    • Discuss importance of using open & closed-ended questions.
    • Describe use of and differentiate between facilitation, reflection, clarification, empathetic responses, confrontation, & interpretation when completing a health assessment.
    • Identify strategies for promoting patient trust and openness when collecting data about sensitive or uncomfortable topics.

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