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
Affective Interviewing
  • Ask questions to clarify the meaning and context of the patient’s emotional responses.
  • Open-ended questions are best.
  • Avoid making assumptions about what the patient is feeling.

 

 
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