Question

Discuss ways of creating an environment that provides psychological comfort for both patient and practitioner.

Answer 1

Environment plays a major role in mood of an individual. Environment should provide comfort for both patient and practitioner . To maintain a good harmony of relationship, environment is very important. For patient , who is coming to the hospital should feel like a comfortable place and environment. Safety of the patient is very much important. The environment should not be hazardous. The environment of the hospital should provide all sign boards to alert the patient about dangerous areas. The physician , nurse and other staff members should be kind and polite so that the patient can approch easily for any queries. Always patient is our foremost priority in the hospital. Provide guidelines , hospital policies , patients rights and responsibilities to the patient. Patient's convenience should be respected. Provide individualized care and treatment. Patient should be aware of his/her problems , diagnosis , treatment plan etc. Always provide prior information and get consent from the patient from any procedures and treatment. Always assure the patient for his health. Cost effective care is also important to support the patient financially. By all these means , we can provide psychological comfort to the patient.

For a practitioner , the environment should be good enough to motivate them for good patient outcomes. Collegue should be helpful in difficult situation. Stress free environment will be helpful in dealing with patient care. Adequate manpower is also important to distribute the work. The work environment should be appealing in nature. By all these means , we can provide psychological comfort for the health practitioner.