Skill
empathise with the healthcare user
Understand the background of clients` and patients’ symptoms, difficulties and behaviour. Be empathetic about their issues; showing respect and reinforcing their autonomy, self-esteem and independence. Demonstrate a concern for their welfare and handle according to the personal boundaries, sensitivities, cultural differences and preferences of the client and patient in mind.
Alternative Names
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Essential for these occupations
empathise with the healthcare user is listed as an essential skill for 42 occupation(s).
physiotherapistparamedic in emergency responsesanaesthetic technicianspecialist nurseacupuncturistpicture archiving and communication systems administratoroccupational therapistadvanced nurse practitionermusic therapistphlebotomistnuclear medicine radiographeremergency ambulance driverdietetic technicianopticianaromatherapistradiographerorthoptistpharmacy technicianpharmacistdiagnostic radiographerspeech and language therapisttraditional chinese medicine therapistnurse assistantdietitiannurse responsible for general carespecialist pharmacistadvanced physiotherapistosteopathshiatsu practitionerdental chairside assistantspecialist chiropractoroptometristpharmacy assistantclinical psychologistaudiologistcovid testersophrologistdental hygienisthealthcare assistantcompaniondental practitionerphysiotherapy assistant
Optional for these occupations
empathise with the healthcare user is a useful but optional skill for 8 occupation(s).
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