Social Determinants of Health Western Governors University

(Introduction delete this and do not label) Interview Techniques Interviews are pertinent to gathering information from patients. The content obtained in the interview are key to patient diagnostics. The four interview techniques used in this comprehensive health assessment were non-verbal communication, guided questioning, summarizing, and transitions. Non-verbal communication is important as it may represent underlying feelings and emotions. Clinicians who are in tune with nonverbal communication can sense the patients feelings and attitudes. Clinicians in tune with their own non-verbal communication are aware of messages they may or may not be sending to the patient in turn improving a more open and trusting...