What is the purpose of a consultation?
To acquire necessary information from the client to guide accurate safe and effective treatment planning and delivery. To discuss expectations and ensure alignment with expected results. To provide after care advice and ensure follow up. To answer any questions the client may have. Two way discussion to ensure informed consent and mitigation of risks
During consultations, it is important to allow clients to express their concerns and expectations. By having a —-, the client can ask questions, provide information, and provide feedback on the proposed treatment plan. This open communication fosters a positive relationship between the dermal therapist and the client, building trust and improving the quality of care.
—- ensures that the client has a clear understanding of the treatment plan and is actively involved in the decision-making process.
Two way exhange
Informed decision making
Improving patient comprehension involves
It’s important to remember that most clients already have some idea of what they want before they come in. But you may need to adjust their expectations to reality.
For example, a client may present with the belief that a certain skin treatment will result in flawless, blemish-free skin right after the treatment. As a clinician, it is your job to present the reality that most skin treatments require time for the skin to heal and regenerate, and there may be some temporary side effects such as redness, swelling, or peeling.
For information on ways to improve patient comprehension, check out the resource linked below:
Factors to consider when consultibg
Knowledge - accurate and honest
Clear and conscise language
Professional presentation
Organised with visuals
Body language
Touch may be necessary - consent first
Privacy and security of confidential information
Reviewing consultations
Quality improvement and enhancing of servjces. Routine review of questions and consulting methods. Identify areas for jmprovement and stay up to date with the latest in the field
Consider each client individually
An —- approach involves using the best available — to inform decision-making, such as research studies and — —, rather than relying solely on intuition or subjective experiences.
evidence-based approach
Evidence
Clinical trials
SOAP Classification
SOAP is a widely used classification format in healthcare that enables practitioners to systematically organise and communicate information about a patient’s health status, treatment, and progress. What does it stand for?
Subjective - This part is where the clinician documents the client’s symptoms or concerns, such as pain in the skin.
Objective - This part is where the clinician acquires measurable information such as vital signs or test results.
Assessment - This part analyses the information collected and interprets it based on the clinician’s expertise.
Plan - This part outlines a tailored treatment plan for the patient’s individual needs.
Appropriate documentation includes the following (list a few)
Identification of the condition (diagnosis)
Treatment options
Photographs (of rash/condition)
Client progress (follow-up appointments)
Support systems (peer support, family support, etc)
Evaluations (assessing the effectiveness of the treatment plan at follow-ups)
sometimes documentation is not done correctly
could be because clinicians:
Are too busy
May not see as important
Are time-limited
May have a poor understanding of the technology (e.g., trouble saving digital)
Being too familiar with the client instead of maintaining a formal approach
Considerations when taking photos
The photos should be uploaded onto the computer, and the information about the —, —- — and —- should be recorded.
Always save copies and always use the same parameters (e.g., lighting, angle, etc) when taking photos.
date, patient name and area
All the info you hold about the client belongs to the client, not you. They always have the right to access it.
Confidentiality is a critical aspect of protecting personal information, and in Australia, the Privacy Act of 1988 outlines the 13 —- that govern how personal information is used, disclosed, and protected.
Australian Privacy Principles (APP)
If your data gets hacked and client information gets stolen, you need to
notify the authorities and the clients involved
What are the three body planes when describing anatomical position?
Fts
Frontal - anterior and posterior, front to back
Transverse - cross sectional horizontally into superior and inferior
Saggital - left and right halves. When the plane passes through the midline of the body, it is called the midsagittal plane, and both the left and right sides are equal. When the plane passes to one side of the midline, it is called the parasagittal plane, and the left and right sides are not equal.
