Communication

S- I had a new patient who had a MVA and multiple fractures and who was Croatian yet spoke some English however it found to be really difficult to begin assessment and treatment of this patient.
T- the task was an initial Ax and initial Rx session where i needed to complete a full subjective and objective Ax and plan a treatment goal for this patient.
A- i had to use many short specific words to try to explain what i wanted him to tell me. i also used a lot of demonstrations of what i want i wanted him to copy and perform. it took a bit longer than a normal Assessment but with perseverance i was able to complete it and plan a Rx.
R- the result was successful in the fact that i was till able to complete what i set out to do even though it was executed slightly differently.
E- i think my actions were successful as i was able to complete the Ax and initial Rx session i had set out to do. i just needed to approach the situation differently and take things a bit slower and use demonstrations and short specific sentences so i didn't confuse the patient with too many words.
S- strategies where actions rather than words. that was the most successful way to communicate as well as some short common words and examples specific to the patients everyday life to make it more understandable.