Video

Scene 5 Part 2 Using a counselling approach

The consultation now continues...

While watching the video, you will find it helpful to note examples of:

• • how the dietitian’s approach differs to that in Scene 1;
• • the specific communication skills used by the dietitian;
• • how the dietitian maintains her boundaries;
• • how the dietitian invites the patient to take responsibility for changing her diet.

Some points to consider

• • How does the dietitian’s approach differ from that in Scene 1?
• • What communication skills does the dietitian use to help the patient?
• • In what way does the dietitian encourage the patient to take responsibility for changing her diet?
• • How does the dietitian respond when the patient expresses doubts and uncertainty towards the end of the interview?
• • What does the dietitian need to consider when the patient talks about non-diet issues?
• • How does the dietitian establish a structure for the appointment?
• • Where would you place the dietitian on the continuum of control at different points in the interview?
• • How would you describe the relationship between dietitian and patient?

For further reading, see Chapters 1-9.