Post on 09-Feb-2017
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Carlisle DDS, Lynn D (2014-10-22). 6 from “Motivational Interviewing in Dentistry: Helping People Become Healthier”
Assessm
ent Trap
“Dentist jumps in assess and gives a solution” “A behavioral disaster”Carlisle DDS, Lynn D (2014-10-22). Motivational Interviewing in Dentistry: Helping People Become Healthier
Expert Trap
Dr. Reviews ChartDr. Asks Clinical QuestionsDr. Does ExamDr. Makes DiagnosisDr. Gives Diagnosis and Treatment PlanDr. Asks if Patient Has QuestionsCarlisle DDS, Lynn D (2014-10-22). Motivational Interviewing in Dentistry: Helping People Become Healthier
Treatment Pl
an Trap
Dr. Makes a plan, independent of patients wants & understandingLacks collaborationLacks understandingViolates “Slow is Fast” principleCreates a sense of being overwhelmed, defeated & lost
Pre-Mature Fo
cus
Doctor discovers the what without verifying the why.
Doctor’s focus shifts to fixing what they want to do first, or feel is most important.
Labeling Trap
Doctor or staff judges patient
Doctor or staff groups patient with others who have had a similar presentation or group of issues.
Blaming Trap
Doctor or staff blames patient for condition or level of compliance and engagement.
Result is defensiveness and inserts barriers to healing.
Chat TrapFocus becomes “small talk”
Too heavy on rapport instead of health or lack of health.
“If you stay in small talk, any chance of having a meaningful conversation or interview is lost.” Carlisle DDS, Lynn D (2014-10-22). Motivational Interviewing in
Dentistry: Helping People Become Healthier