Question

What values should be prioritized when attempting to balance the duty to warm and desire for transparency with the need to minimize patient anxiety from unnecessary notifications?

Answer 1

Values consider to minimize patient anxiety from unnecessary notifications

                           * Anxiety is common in patient with critical illness and especially in oncology patients

                             so be a good listener to what they are saying to reduce anxiety.

                          * Good interpersonal relationship with patient help to reduce anxiety level.

                          * Clarify patients queries about their disease to minimize stress.

                          * Be a counsellor to patient health problems and provide education about their disease.

                          * Act as a co-ordinator to include patient and relatives in recovery process.

   * Daily assessment of anxiety level with the use of anxiety rating scale.

   * Provide adequate explanation before each surgical procedure.

                         * Make patient aware of hospial policies like in the case of visiting hours,admission and

discharge procedure.

* Rehabilitation services for patient with deformities and chronic diseases.