Comprehensive Health Assessment for Patients and Populations Western Governors University Comprehensive Health Assessment for Patients and Populations A1: Interview Techniques There are several evidence-based interviewing techniques used in questioning a patient about their social determinants of health. Those include active listening, validation, empathetic reasoning, reassurance, transitions, guided questioning, partnering, nonverbal communication, empowering the patient, and summarization (Bickley, 2017). Interviews need to be non-threatening and face to face. Open-ended questions need to be used so the patient can elaborate on their answers. Active Listening Active listening is listening carefully to what someone is saying. It also includes paying close attention to nonverbal...