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Clinical Yarning Strategy For Mrs Johnson, A Yorta Woman

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To provide cultural safety through therapeutic communication skills, I will use the Clinical Yarning strategy for Mrs Johnson, a Yorta Yorta woman, who has a history of unpleasant interactions with medical professionals. I will use Mrs Johnson's preferred name to address her and her family. I will clearly explain the purpose of the consultation. I will listen carefully to what she has to say, empathetically and respectfully, while also posing pertinent, in-depth questions. I will also use nonverbal cues to show that I am interested and paying attention. I will be sensitive to and respectful of Mrs Johnson's cultural and spiritual beliefs. By employing these strategies, I hope to foster a secure and receptive environment where Mrs Johnson can …show more content…

To provide cultural safety through therapeutic communication skills, I will use the Clinical Yarning strategy for Mrs Johnson, a Yorta Yorta woman, who has a history of unpleasant experiences with medical professionals. I will use Mrs Johnson's preferred name to address her and her family. I will clearly explain the purpose of the consultation. I will listen carefully to what she has to say, empathetically and respectfully, while also posing pertinent, in-depth questions. I will also use nonverbal cues to show that I am interested and paying attention. I will be sensitive to and respectful of Mrs Johnson's cultural and spiritual beliefs. By employing these strategies, I hope to foster a secure and receptive environment where Mrs Johnson can express her needs and worries. I will approach my interaction with Mrs Johnson with cultural sensitivity, respect, and an open mind and use my communication skills to promote cultural safety in …show more content…

These might include lain language and avoiding medical jargon, explaining insights with diagrams or pictures, and spending time with Mrs Johnson to ensure she understands and feels comfortable with the information given. Additionally, the student nurse can build a relationship with Mrs Johnson and her family by employing culturally safe approaches such as Clinical Yarning, which involves actively listening to and acknowledging the patient's story and experiences (Johnstone et al.,

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