CHERIQUE RICO

BATCH 73

1.How can you apply Therapeutic Communication?

Therapeutic communication is a collection of techniques that prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-
being of patients. Health Professionals provide patients with support and information while maintaining a level of
professional distance and objectivity. With therapeutic communication, nurses often use open-ended statements and
questions, repeat information, or use silence to prompt patients to work through problems on their own.

Using Silence
Accepting
Giving Recognition
Offering Self
Giving Broad Openings
Active Listening
Seeking Clarification
Placing The Event in Time
Placing the Event in Time or Sequence
Making Observations
Encouraging Descriptions of Perception
Encouraging Comparisons
Summarizing
Reflecting
Focusing
Confronting
Voicing Doubt
Offering Hope and Humor

2.How important is Bedside Manner as a factor in Therapeutic Communication?

Bedside manner is the way in which a healthcare professional conveys him- or herself to the patient. Bedside
manner includes factors like attitude, friendliness, and empathy. Bedside manner is one of the most important factors
in therapeutic communication.

3. Give at least 3 Open-ended-questions and 3 close-ended questions.

Open-Ended
 “What happened yesterday?”
“What is it like for you taking care of a sick child for so long?”
What health concerns do you have?

Closed-Ended 
“Are you allergic to any medications?”
 “What is today’s date?” or “Are you in pain?”
 “Did you take any insulin today?”

4. Define Barriers in the world of body language?

Body language can create a communication barrier. A person with their head down, folded arms or turning their
back to you are all examples of body language that creates a wall from communicating

5. do a short video or tiktok video applying the therapeutic communication techniques to

become an expert medical empathizer.