What skills are needed for clinical reasoning? by Bernice Tighe https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m Click to post your thoughts here en-us 2016-09-28 13:22:15 UTC 2018-02-15 09:33:30 UTC hello@padlet.com empathy  https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/126985053 2016-09-28 14:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/126985053 Reflective https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/126992681 To be able to reflect and learn from mistakes ]]> 2016-09-28 15:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/126992681 Knowledgable https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/126993936 To be knowledgeable and competent at using best practice to approach a clinical case ]]> 2016-09-28 15:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/126993936 Critical thinking https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/126995296 To be able to critically analyse / and keep uptodate with research]]> 2016-09-28 15:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/126995296 Objective/Holistic Approach https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/126998765 To be able to look objectively at the case history and take a holistic approach (not just dietetic) ]]> 2016-09-28 15:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/126998765 Information gathering https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127002833 To be able to gather and interpret all the appropriate information needed ]]> 2016-09-28 15:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127002833 Confidence https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127004500 To be confident that you have the skills/knowledge to reach a sound clinical decision but also recognise when you are 'out of depth' ]]> 2016-09-28 15:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127004500 Observation skills are needed in order to see more than what is written in the pt. notes https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127015575 e.g. observing pt. non-verbal communication to understand emotions and notice unspoken cues]]> 2016-09-28 15:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127015575 Being open minded would be a useful skill; this helps to prevent being judgemental, and aids in taking in other people's perspectives https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127018004 2016-09-28 16:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127018004 Communication,understanding and teamwork https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127097234 To be able to empathise with the pt., put ourself in their shoes in order to understand their needs and enable us to formulate an appropriate and realistic dietetic plan.
This requires good communication skills to build rapport with the pt. and encourage them to relay relevant information. 
Also understanding and communication skills necessary to work within the MDT (MultiDisciplinary Team) to work as a team in ensuring pt. gets the best possible, all round care and service. 

]]> 2016-09-28 19:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127097234 Prioritising the needs of the patient  https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127123292 2016-09-28 22:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127123292 Ability to work as a team e.g MDT https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127123394 2016-09-28 22:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127123394 To be able to carry out a detailed & accurate assessment of the patient ABCDE https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127123683 2016-09-28 22:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127123683 Good communication skills between both the MDT and between you and the patient  https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127206314 This would keep the patient's best interests in mind 

]]> 2016-09-29 11:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127206314 Able to interpret and recognise more than what meets the eye... able to recognise a change to ones lifestyle which may have impacted their diet and choices.   https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127483141 2016-09-30 10:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127483141 Understanding and realistic https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127719586 To understand the patient and ensure your clinical decisions are realistic for their lifestyle and personality.]]> 2016-10-02 12:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127719586 Bringing together an understanding of patient needs and requirements with your own knowledge https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127948342 2016-10-03 17:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/127948342 Competance https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/128125559 It is important to have good background knowledge of the situation which will allow for good practice of clinical reasoning to be undertaken. ]]> 2016-10-04 11:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/128125559 Being unbiased/ able to do what is right for the patient https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/128302763 2016-10-04 18:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/128302763 to be able to think critically about important factors in cases to make a rational plan of action  https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/128342409 2016-10-04 21:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/128342409 Service User Focused gemma_giraffe https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/128406266 Make decisions based on what is best for the patient]]> 2016-10-05 08:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/128406266 Clinical reasoning involves the ability to process a number of factors. These are then presented them in an understandable way, to help and allow the patient to make an informed choice. This requires the skill of knowledge, based on EBP and which also fits in with the ethics and current professional thinking. This therefore also requires judgement, of what is considered good practice and also if the proposed course of action is potentially suited to the patient in question. https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/128421760 2016-10-05 09:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/128421760 consideration of ethical factors that may influence decision of patients https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/128428885 2016-10-05 10:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/128428885 Accepting  https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/128529153 A patient's wishes may go against all of the evidence but their autonomy must be respected.]]> 2016-10-05 15:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/btighe/km2ls2vrh36m/wish/128529153