The power of explanation in your clinical practice

This week’s episode of Physio Foundations is all about how to explain things well as a health professional. I give four tips for progressing and developing your communication skills, specifically the explanations you provide to people, with a focus on the person you are talking to, rather than yourself. In this episode: 0:00 The power of a well thought-out explanation 0:25 On this week’s episode 1:57 Spend some time on your most important intervention – education 4:18 Broaden your view on patient education 9:50 Tip 1: Take your time 14:08 Tip 2: Personalise your explanations 19:08 Tip 3: Have a two-way conversation when you explain things 25:00 Tip 4: Consider the power dynamic 29:30 Super important. Explain what the person is consenting to 34:30 Don’t assume people know what you are going to do or why you want to do it 35:15 Explain assessment findings and the expected effects of treatment 38:20 Summary of my tips for effective explanations in clinical practice 40:45 Share your ideas and suggestions with me The video version of this episode will be available soon on the Perraton Physio YouTube channel For a list of episodes, transcripts and associated blogs, visit perraton.physio/physiofoundations Find the follow or subscribe button on your podcast app. Follow @PerratonPhysio on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linked In. Share this episode and tag me in @lukeperraton Do you have a topic you would like me to cover on the podcast? Email me: [email protected] Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition