Dr. Julia could say, “Tell me more about your concerns or problems with the medication.” This approach encourages the patient to share their feelings and experiences in a non-judgmental way, allowing for a deeper understanding of their situation.
Dr. Julia is speaking with a patient who has been feeling very sick lately. When the patient explains that he has stopped taking his medication, Dr. Julia wants to ask the patient why he stopped taking his medication, but she knows that the patient might feel as though she is blaming him. What might Julia say to better understand why the patient stopped taking his medication without sounding judgmental?
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“What did you expect to happen when you stopped your medication?”
“What did you expect to happen when you stopped your medication?”
“Tell me more about your concerns or problems with the medication.”
“Tell me more about your concerns or problems with the medication.”
“Who told you that you could stop taking your medication?”
“Who told you that you could stop taking your medication?”
“What in the world were you thinking?”
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