Managing the Emergency Client
Dr Philip Judge BVSc, MVS, PG Cert Vet Stud, MACVSc
What of the following should be avoided when dealing with an angry client?
a) Asking them to explain why they are angry
b) Explaining why your approach is correct
c) Expressing empathy
d) Writing the clients issues down
Correct Answer - (b)
After allowing an angry client to calm down, you find they become agitated again. You should
a) Carry on with your discussion and ignore the client response
b) Repeat your last statement, in case they did not understand you
c) Ask them for clarification as to why they seem agitated
d) Leave the client alone in the consultation room to calm down again
Correct Answer -(c)
When approaching describing the illness associated with GDV, it is best to…estion 3
a) Keep details to a minimum as the client will not understand
b) Explain in detail, as one would to a veterinary student
c) Explain the key concepts, so the client has a broad understanding
d) To say how serious the illness is, an that many patients die despite treatment
Correct Answer -(c)
It is important that you agree with the clients concernsQuestion 4
a) True
b) False
Correct Answer -(b)
Which of the following is not a recognised form of empathyuestion 5
a) Cognitive
b) Emotional
c) Dissociative
d) Compassionate
Correct Answer -(c)
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