I have always had decent communication skills, but I have also always been a more reserved quite person. This year I have really opened up in my socialness and this has helped me in the clinic. It is much easier for me to talk to coaches, doctors, other professionals and patients because I have opened up more. Communication is an important skill to have. It is the main method of how we evaluate injuries and it is a key factor in being a professional. I have had a few examples with my rehab patient where communication has been really important. The most recent one was when she had her wisdom teeth removed and she was in a lot of pain, but she was reluctant to tell me or the certified athletic trainer about it. This lead to other issues of where I would find out second had that she was in pain and though my rehab was too difficult. Another time where communication was important with her was when we were just getting to know each other. She had a bad experience with athletic trainer at her old school, so I knew it was going to be important for her to feel comfortable. Fortunately for me, my patient is a talker and I am a good listener. I think this made her feel more comfortable because she felt like she was getting better attention than she was at her other college. Our communication went from awkward every time we talked to a nice conversation. I think it is also important that communication is able to develop as a relationship is built, especially when forming a professional relationship. It is always good to have a good first impression when forming a professional relationship and the way you speak and carry yourself in a conversation is going to leave an impression on anyone you talk to.
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BFunk
4/20/2018 04:23:25 pm
Welcome to the center stage, wall flower! You make valuable contributions, so be proud of what you bring to these exchanges.
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