Communication skills

• When introducing yourself, what must you confirm?


  • That they know your name as well as your role
  • Confirm their name and DoB - 'how old does that make you?'
  • That they consent to having this conversation
  • Open question
  • 'what brings you in today?'
• What questions could you ask?


  • How long has this been going on?
  • How did that affect you?
  • Are you on any medication?

  Thank the patient at the end