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