Im currently on a neurosurg ward and have found it a little difficult to communicate with a lot of the patients. Seeings as though its my last prac, im used to having patients being able to communicate effectively with me and tell me what is wrong and how they feel. Unfortunately on this ward, many of the patients arent able to verbally communicate, and their non-verbal signs are usually quite hard to understand.
Ive found this quite challenging because it can be quite frustrating when you dont know what they are trying to tell you, and I feel like a bit of an idiot constantly talking to someone who doesnt talk back. And because I dont know how much they can understand I have to use really really simple language.
I can only imagine how frustrating it must be for the patient when no one can understand you. I hope the language im using doesnt come out too patronising for the patient as the last thing I would want to do is insult them!
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