2 Page Summary and a simple explanation as to why it would be important to a patient. Don't write as if it was a list, please try smooth it out so that it flows.
1. Recognizes signs and symptoms of an emergency.
2. Assesses the patient's need for information and reassurance.
3. Monitors side effects and reactions to treatment.
4. Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patients and their care providers can understand. Addresses patient questions and concerns regarding the procedure.
5. Provides related patient education
6. Instructs patient in the maintenance of treatment field markings.
7. Provides information and instruction on proper skin care, diet and self-care procedures.
8. Anticipates a patient's need for information and provides it throughout the treatment course.
9. Explains each step of the action plan to the patient as it occurs and elicits the cooperation of the patient
10. Assesses and monitors the patient's physical, emotional and mental status.
11. Positions patient for anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
12. Monitors the patient for reactions to medications
13. Prepares and positions patient for simulation and treatment.
14. Monitors the patient visually and aurally during treatment
15. Evaluates the patient daily for any untoward effects, reactions and therapeutic responses.
16. Assesses the patient's physical, emotional and mental status prior to discharge.
17. Monitors patient status during procedures, throughout the treatment course and for follow-up care.
18. Elicits confidence and cooperation from the patient, the public and other health care providers by providing timely communication and effective instruction.
19. Presents explanations and instructions at the learner's level of understanding.
20. Informs the patient and significant others about appropriate and essential uses of radiation and corrects misconceptions.
21 Anticipates and responds to patient needs.
22. Respects cultural variations.
23. Provides health care services with respect for the patient's dignity, age-specific needs and culture.
24. Acts as a patient advocate.
25. Delivers patient care and service free from bias or discrimination.
26. Respects the patient's right to privacy and confidentiality.