7Trapsassessment trapexpert traptreatment plan trappre-mature focuslabeling trapblaming trapchat trap

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