Top 5 Fridays! 5 Questions You Should Ask After Every Evaluation

When the history is over, many therapists rush on to what they think is the real "meat" of of the exam. It's not, the initial interaction sets the stage for the entire encounter. Don't assume the patient understood everything you explained, if you explained anything at all. Sometimes my history is 30-40 minutes depending on how much education or de-education I feel is needed.

Thanks to Dr. Jarod Hall for this great infographic on Questions to Ask After Every Evaluation

Try adding these, or questions like these, into you evaluation/patient interaction. Then reflect on the difference you notice in your patient interaction and plans of care. You may be surprised what the smallest changes can do! I certainly was! #dc #dpt #doctor #doctorofphysicaltherapy #physio #painscience #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #physiotherapist #fisioterapia #fisio #chiro #chiropractor #chiropractic #questions #question #patient #patientfirst

A post shared by Jarod Hall (@drjarodhalldpt) on May 5, 2018 at 6:19am PDT

Check out Jarod and Jim's amazing patient educational resource, Sticks and Stones below! It's indispensable if you're looking to level up your patient education with additional analogies.

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