Talking with Older Patients

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 Talking with Older Patients 5 CE 

Participants will consider health care perceptions common among older people.  Next, Participants will learn how to respectfully and effectively communicate with older people.  Additionally, Participants will explore different interviewing techniques helpful with various needs of older patients.  Also, Participants will identify the benefits of regular exercise and good nutrition for older patients.  Next, Participants will learn techniques for approaching sensitive subjects with older patients and will be provided with resources for more information and support.  Additionally, Participants will explore ways to educate patients and families and connect them with community resources and services.  Also, Patients will become familiar with strategies for delivering bad news to older patients.  Next, Participants will understand how to tailor questions and treatment plans to meet diverse patients’ needs.  Additionally, Participants will consider how to communicate effectively with families and caregivers.  Finally, Participants will learn how to talk with patients and caregivers about a diagnosis.

Course Objectives:

• To be familiar with common health care perceptions among older people
• To comprehend how to communicate and interview older patients
• To learn about the benefits of regular exercise and good nutrition for older people
• To understand how to approach sensitive subjects with older patients
• To learn how to educate and provide resources and services to patients and families
• To be familiar with strategies for delivering bad news to older patients
• To learn how diversity should be considered in framing questions and treatment plans
• To understand how to communicate with families and caregivers and effectively communicate a diagnosis