How to Crush Your SLOE (Tips 6-10)

Tip #6 Make your patient remember your name. * Introduce yourself clearly* Show the patient your badge* Use a nickname if your name is difficult for people to remember/understand* Repeat your name again and again Tip #7 Keep the patient informed about… * Diagnosis* Anticipated ED course/timeline* Delays Tip #8 Keep your patient comfortable. * Get them blankets* Show them how to use the remote/call light* Adjust the bed* Turn down the lights* Get them something to drink Tip #9 Move fast. * Spend no more than 10 minutes with the patient* Immediately grab your attending if the patient is ill appearing Tip #10 Use a translator. * Learn how to use a medical translator in your department (phone vs consult vs video consult)* INDEPENDENTLY use a translator to obtain your history when appropriate