Most Challenging Patient Encounters (Reaction Paper Sample)
Journal Entry #1 (450–500 words):
In your journal entry, answer the following questions:
Learning from Experiences
● Reflect on the 3 most challenging patient encounters and discuss what was most challenging for each.
● What did you learn from this experience?
● What resources did you have available?
● What evidence-based practice did you use for this patient?
● What new skills are you learning?
● What would you do differently?
● How are you managing patient flow and volume?
Communicating and Feedback
Respond to the following reflective questions:
● How might I improve on my skills and knowledge, and how to communicate that back to my Preceptor?
● How am I doing? What is missing?
● What type of feedback am I receiving from my Preceptor?
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Reflect on the three most challenging patient encounters and discuss what was most challenging for each.
During practicum experience, one is likely to experience several challenges. One of the challenges I encountered was patients' non-compliant medications at their homes. According to Kleinsinger (2018), some barriers to medication adherence include lack of motivation, denial, depression, cultural issues, and low education. The second challenge is that some patients focus more on legal issues than psychiatric treatment.
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