Good listener

31/3/2010 (wed)

just now in class, Dr KG mentioned the "trust" element in nurse-patient communication. he asked us, how can you let patient build the trust on you? we gave all sorts of answers... but non of of us got the right one.

the answer is a very simple one - showing patient that you are interested. the primary and also an important element in communication. if you didn't show any interest, how can you expect people to develop the trust in you?

when he told us the answer, i was like "oh yea!!!" *knock on my head* i think i left out this most of the time. the essential element to become a good listener. not only towards patients, and also people around me especially friends... i think i always lost my patient while people is talking to me on something i am not interested in, and i definitely do show it in my non-verbal communication. gotta learn how to become a good listener...

lesson of the day: remember to show that i am interested while communicating.