How to Crush Your SLOE (Tips 6-10)

Tip #6



Make your patient remember your name.



* Introduce yourself clearly* Show the patient your badge* Use a nickname if your name is difficult for people to remember/understand* Repeat your name again and again



Tip #7



Keep the patient informed about…



* Diagnosis* Anticipated ED course/timeline* Delays



Tip #8



Keep your patient comfortable.



* Get them blankets* Show them how to use the remote/call light* Adjust the bed* Turn down the lights* Get them something to drink



Tip #9



Move fast.



* Spend no more than 10 minutes with the patient* Immediately grab your attending if the patient is ill appearing



Tip #10



Use a translator.



* Learn how to use a medical translator in your department (phone vs consult vs video consult)* INDEPENDENTLY use a translator to obtain your history when appropriate