FIGURE OF SPEACH

This week I have acquired a priceless piece of practice, this being communication!! When ‘communicating’ with each other, it is important to remember there is an aspect of how we present the information at hand. This is because there are many ways to say the same thing. This includes the tone of voice, facial expression, body language and much much more! It is also our duty to provide the patient with information when they request and educate them on their well-being. Just today, my colleague and I were working with our patient. Family was present and even though no particular questions were directed to us in regards to our treatment, my partner explained an exercise, why it was being done and how it was going to help our patient. I found this to be an exceptional form of communicating as well as professional practice. This is done ritually with our patients (the explanation of ‘why’ we do things) but it was good to see the inclusion of the family automatically, without second thought. I do recall learning the importance of family and the necessity of keeping them informed as well. I was most taken by the manor in which the information was presented…very professional yet casual. Because we play a big role as teachers and not just providers, the presentation of information is vital to encourage, convince, commend and partake in our patient’s recovery. I have also been told ‘sometimes we must act’ to really achieve the goals we want. This ‘acting’ is meant to be confident, yet credible at the same time, even if you are not sure. Something I myself, must continue to practice until it becomes second nature.