Episode 7: Scaling and Eliciting Change TalkEpisode 7: Scaling and Eliciting Change Talk
Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases
In this episode, Dr. Stader meets with Rebecca following a trip to the ER for a fall about the potential need to take fall risk reduction measures as she starts to age. Dr. Barnett and Dr. Stader discuss how scaling can be used to gauge where...
18:39•13 Oct 2023
Mastering Change Talk: A Guide for Clinicians
Episode Overview
- The episode illustrates the use of scaling and eliciting change talk in a clinical encounter post-ER visit
- It highlights the patient's concerns about medication dependence and their readiness to implement changes
- The importance of risk reduction and motivational interviewing techniques in clinical practice is emphasized
- The episode offers a compelling insight into empowering patients to verbalize their motivations for change
- Dr. Peter Barnett joins the discussion, providing valuable insights into the art of scaling in patient interactions
“Scaling and eliciting change talk are MI techniques that can help to facilitate meaningful changes.”
Imagine you're a clinician faced with a patient who's just had a trip to the ER after a fall. How do you address their fall risk while also managing their chronic opioid use? In this episode of 'Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases', Dr. Donald Stader and Dr. Rachael Duncan tackle this exact scenario. They introduce the concept of 'scaling' to assess a patient's readiness for change and discuss how to effectively elicit 'change talk'.
This episode isn't just about clinical techniques; it's about understanding patient concerns, particularly around medication dependence, and fostering a collaborative approach to care. Dr. Peter Barnett joins the discussion, adding his expertise on how scaling can be a game-changer in patient interactions. Whether you're a seasoned clinician or new to the field, this episode offers practical advice on integrating motivational interviewing techniques into your practice, helping you guide patients through their journey towards better health.
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