Improving engagement
Practise: Audibility
Try to audio- or videorecord your own consults, and then listen to them.
Ask yourself the following questions:
- Could I hear myself on the recording?
- Did the patient look like he/she was straining to hear what I said?
- Did the loudness of my voice impact on rapport?
- Did the patient ask me to repeat what I said?
- Did the patient seem to not understand?
Reflect on how you will incorporate what you have learnt into your everyday General Practice.