Programs Curriculum of Caring Phase 2: INTERVIEW with CARE

Phase 2: INTERVIEW with CARE

Resources related to Phase 2.

Phase 2: Interview with Care

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Carolyn: Down Syndrome Check-In
17-minute video with Carolyn, a person with Down Syndrome, and Carolyn's mother for a health screening check-in.
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Communicate CARE when you INTERVIEW
Clinical encounters can provide a portal into understanding patient needs and person-centred care. Communication in interviewing is vital: communicating caring attitudes and actions in tandem. Some patients and populations require extra consideration in clinical settings. Many individuals with developmental disabilities present with cognitive, communication, motor or sensory differences that necessitate adaptations as we prepare and engage them in interviews. The following guidelines provide a summary of steps to “Communicate CARE when you INTERVIEW” a patient with a developmental disability. The principles and practices are broadly applicable and stand to benefit patients as well as clinicians in initial clinical encounters.
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Dan in urgent CARE
Six-minute and 39 second video of Dan and his caregivers in urgent care with a positive interaction.
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Dan in urgent UNcare
Five-minute and 39-secs video about how NOT to approach Dan in Urgent Care. Be sure to check out Dan in urgent CARE video for a positive example to compare and contrast.
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Health Watch Table - Down Syndrome
A reference table for considerations and recommendations related to Down Syndrome developed by the Surrey Place Centre.
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Health Watch Table - Williams Syndrome
A reference table for considerations and recommendations related to Williams Syndrome developed by the Surrey Place Centre
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Julia: Developmental Pediatric CARE
Interviewing and Examining with CARE: Dr Ronit Mesterman and team at McMaster Children's Hospital
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Katie: Williams Syndrome Health Watch
In this 10-minute video, the health care team interviews Katie, who lives with Williams Syndrome; and screens for a range of health conditions.
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Keys to Success When Examining People With Developmental Disabilities
Family Physician, Liz Grier introduces adaptations for physical exams that promote success and reduce distress.
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Smith-Magenis Syndrome
A reference table for considerations and recommendations related to Smith-Magenis Syndrome developed by the Surrey Place Centre.
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Wendy: Short ‎of Breath/ Long on Patience
With Effective NP and Rushed MD

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