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Practical Aspects

• Always confirm with nursing staff. 

 

• Always wear an ID badge.

 

• Safety First

     - Let nursing staff know where you are and check first.

     - Sit nearest the door.

     - Know where alarm buttons etc. are.

     - Clerk in a place where you have access to other staff.

     - You MUST report cases of verbal aggression or abuse.

 

• Seek patient’s permission.

• Interview in pairs to start with.

• Sensitive and empathic handling.

• Maintain professional boundaries (including dress), confidentiality and never promise a patient that you will keep what they tell you to yourself.

• Present to consultant, higher or core trainee.