The angry patient/a complaint
The angry patient Welcome the patient Start with a very open question, or they may start straightaway! Facilitate ventilation and allow the patient to extinguish Show empathy and apologise for how they are feeling and how it has effected them
The angry patient (Your) Emotional housekeeping Find out what happened and what it means for them (SPICE). Agenda setting – the medical issue and the complaint
The angry patient - medicine Focussed questions & Red Flags Summarising Examination – yes you may have to examine the patient! Explanation & option sharing +/- safety netting ( Shared decision making/management plan
The angry patient - complaint Explain how you might deal with their complaint – SEA, Informal complaint procedure or formal complaint Explain the process and likely outcomes Shared agreement around the objectives.
The angry patient Arrange follow up Summarise what has been agreed More emotional housekeeping!
The angry patient Using the CSA score sheet write down what the doctor said or did to help achieve a successful consultation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmz5Xz7CREI&t=117s