Talking With Your Older Patient: A Clinician's Handbook by National Institute of Aging - HTML preview

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Use Active Listening Skills

Face the patient, maintain eye contact, and when he or she is talking, use frequent, brief responses, such as “okay,” “I see,” and “uh-huh.” Active listening keeps the discussion focused and lets patients know you understand their concerns.