Intro to Clinical Medicine I: Affect
Introduction
Emotional Expression
Observe Patient Affect
Video Activity
Non-Verbal Expression
Vocal Expression (Video Activity)
Affective Interviewing
Interviewing Techniques
Interviewing Techniques (cont.)
Using Continuers (Video Activity)
Responding to Affect (Video Activity)
Conclusion
Survey
Non-Verbal Expression

Observe your patient. Look for:

  • Facial expressions
  • Holding or breaking eye contact
  • Hand gestures
  • Body posture and positioning
  • Distance regulation
  • Signs of tension
  • Involuntary reactions (tears, flushing or blushing, shaking, sweating)
 
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