FINAL Flashcards

(42 cards)

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communication about mental health - RMTs ROLE

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-act in best interest of patient
-offer compassion
-pay attention to signs
-make suggestions for support
-create environment of safety

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6 basic facial expressions

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anger
disgust
fear
joy
sadness
surprise

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biopsychosocial model

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biological
social & environmental
psychological

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universal infection control procedure

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hand washing
protective barriers
personal protective equipment
hygiene
safe handling/ disposal of contaminated containers

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SMART goals

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S - specific
M - measurable
A - achievable / attainable
R - relevant / realistic
T - timely

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PASSIVE - no response at all

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client: expects therapist to “know” how they are feeling, afraid to speak up
therapist: believe they are “bad” instead of reflecting on feedback

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PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE - “hidden” feelings are apparent

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-sarcasm, stubbornness, manipulation
Clients: may be displaying transference
Therapists: may blame, may inadvertently/ purposefully change the treatment

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AGGRESSIVE – outright aggressive behavior

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Client: can be asking something inappropriate like sexual favors or billing they know is illegal, being persistent with inappropriateness
Therapist: never okay

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ASSERTIVE

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Behaves confidently & is not afraid of what they want or believe

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AIM of Public Health – what is public health?

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Protection
Prevention
Promotion

Advocacy
Education
Wellness

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Professional Misconduct

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INQUIRY PROCESS → DISCIPLINE PROCESS
-they may dismiss complaints

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Social Determinants of health – what are they?

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Economic stability
Education
Social & community context
Health & health care
Neighborhood & built Environment

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If there is an issue with a coworker, what might you do prior to reporting? What is the duty to report?

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Talk to/ address your colleague FIRST
-Request to have a conversation
-Describe your feelings
-Description of behavior / issues
-Request for change

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COLLUDE

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to agree or cooperate secretly for a fraudulent or otherwise illegal purpose

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SOMATIZATION

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Psychological memory manifesting as physical symptoms

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COGNITIVE SYMPTOM

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can make you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, sad
-memory loss
-difficulty speaking
-difficulty understanding

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PHYSICAL SYMPTOM

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Something a person feels or experiences that may indicate they have a disease / condition

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TOUCH-TRIGGERED RESPONSE

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-numbness
-pain referral patterns
-ticklishness
-tears
-cold / jittery

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EMPATHY

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Ability to understand & share the feelings of another

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TRANSFERENCE

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Client projects feelings that come from their own personal experience / attitudes onto therapist

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COUNTERTRANSFERENCE

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Therapist projects feelings that come from their own personal experience / attitudes onto client

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Non-verbal Communication

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55% non-verbal
38% paraverbal
7% verbal

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VERBAL

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Words “spoken”

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PARA-VERBAL

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(vocalics) – how words are spoken
-pitch
-tone

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NON-VERBAL
What is happening other than words
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VOCALICS
nonverbal uses of the voice that indicate emotion “Para-verbal” communication
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KINESICS
body movements & gestures Hand gestures Body language: -Orientation -Shoulders elevated / slumped -Rib cage positioning, mobility -Body twitching / jumping -Foot position
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HAPTICS
communication via touch Hugs Friendly touches Supportive touches Massage
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PROXEMICS
amount of space that people feel it necessary to set between themselves & others
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CHRONEMICS
use of time in nonverbal communication How we perceive & value time How we structure time How we react to time
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Practice Environment
refers to the physical environment where the (RMT) delivers treatment and provides care to patients, as well as to the objects and equipment within that environment
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Patient First Language
Emphasize the person, not the condition “My client with a disability” NOT “my disabled client”
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TRAUMA
Result of removal of choice Forced to participate in / observe a traumatic event Has no control Sees no way out Can result in neuroplasticity Can result in DNA changes
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SOCIAL HISTORY
“I would love to help you get back to your life” Work Hobbies & activities Family support Diet & exercise ADL’s
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PAST MEDICAL HISTORY
"Are there any other medical conditions or procedures that i should know about?” Encourage them to tell you everything (remote illness, surgery) Medications Allergies Family history
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“I STATEMENTS”
Communication Deliver clear messages – plain language “I feel” *this is how it feels from my perspective Explain boundaries clearly Answer legitimate questions Call for help if needed
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VALIDATION
Client-centered care Making something acceptable / approved
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CHIEF COMPLAINT
“Why are you here” Symptoms Mechanism of injury Timelines
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ANOREXIA
Eating disorder causing people to weigh less / extreme weight loss Not eating "skinny queen"
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Confidentiality
You need consent from client to communicate with anyone about their care You only share what you need to, and what client gives you permission to
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Expectation of special status
Feeling entitled, asking for favors Seeking confirmation of special status Trying to charm therapist Misinterpreting therapists care as friendship or more
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Plain Language – COMPREHENSION BARRIERS
Education level Language Background Client characteristics discussed earlier Trust Physical barriers