How to Crush Your SLOE (Tips 6-10)

Summary: <br> Tip #6<br> <br> <br> <br> Make your patient remember your name.<br> <br> <br> <br> * Introduce yourself clearly* Show the patient your badge* Use a nickname if your name is difficult for people to remember/understand* Repeat your name again and again<br> <br> <br> <br> Tip #7<br> <br> <br> <br> Keep the patient informed about… <br> <br> <br> <br> * Diagnosis* Anticipated ED course/timeline* Delays<br> <br> <br> <br> Tip #8<br> <br> <br> <br> Keep your patient comfortable.<br> <br> <br> <br> * Get them blankets* Show them how to use the remote/call light* Adjust the bed* Turn down the lights* Get them something to drink<br> <br> <br> <br> Tip #9<br> <br> <br> <br> Move fast. <br> <br> <br> <br> * Spend no more than 10 minutes with the patient* Immediately grab your attending if the patient is ill appearing<br> <br> <br> <br> Tip #10<br> <br> <br> <br> Use a translator. <br> <br> <br> <br> * Learn how to use a medical translator in your department (phone vs consult vs video consult)* INDEPENDENTLY use a translator to obtain your history when appropriate<br>