CLO06: Modify directions to patients with various communication problems.
In some instances, there will be patients with various communication problems seen in the field of radiography. A few methods to expand communication beyond words is to communicate with hand gestures. To demonstrate the position first before putting the patient in the position and confirm that the patient understands before continuing. Another method is to use the patient’s relative for help as they are used to communicating with the patient. Sometimes the relative is their caretaker or know about their medical history and can communicate more effectively than the technologist can. In the hospital setting, language translators are also available to the technologist if needed.
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