DClinPsy Portfolio Volume 1 of 3 - University of Hertfordshire ...

Nursing rated the following five points as most important:
- For there to be a structured agenda based on a holistic care plan
- Confidentiality is explained to the patient beforehand
- The patients and/or family members attending are given an appointment time
- There is a named person responsible for the smooth running of the ward round
- The purpose of the meeting is explained to the patient beforehand
The ‘Other’ group rated the following five questions as the most important:
- Thought is given to who the most appropriate person is to ask certain questions
- For there to be a structured agenda based on a holistic care plan
- Each staff member introduces themselves and clarifies their reason for being there
- If a patient wishes to bring a family member/friend/advocate, this should be
facilitated and encouraged
- The patients and/or family members attending are given an appointment time
Factors such as explaining confidentiality and encouragement of family members to
attend were rated in the top five of importance by all four groups. That the patient
understands what the meeting is for was rated in the highest five by Psychiatry and
Psychology. The offering of an appointment time was rated in the top five in importance
by all professional groups except Psychology and having a structured agenda featured
highest for Nursing and the ‘Other’ group.
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