In this simulation, learners will encounter three patient scenarios that require adapting communication strategies. These scenarios are often experienced in the clinical setting by sonographers, and we hope to provide you with communication strategies that you can apply to similar challenging situations.
The three scenarios are as follows: 1. De-escalating a frustrated patient, 2. Responding to a gender-based request, and 3. ICU interprofessional communication.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this simulation, you will be able to:
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Apply effective patient communication strategies to different scenarios:
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Adapt communication to manage patients experiencing frustration
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Recognize situations that are escalating and apply communication strategies for conflict resolution
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Respond appropriately to a patient requesting a different sonographer
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Utilize effective and professional communication with the interprofessional team in an intensive care environment
Simulation Modality:
Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patientKeywords:
334, Affinity LearningCitation:
Wheatley J, Thampinathan B. Adapting Communication as Cardiac Sonographers: Challenging or Complex Patient Scenarios. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2025. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/adapting-communication-as-cardiac-sonographers-challenging-or-complex-patient-scenarios/.
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License:
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Target Learners
Interprofessional:
No
Profession:
Sonography
Levels:
Undergraduate / post-secondary
Fields / Disciplines:
Communication
Radiology & diagnostic imaging
Sonography
Team Collaboration
Ultrasound