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Essay / Case study mission in nursing - 724
Sexual harassment, negative behavior, physical and verbal violence constitute incivility. Lack of civility at work can lead to lower job satisfaction, withdrawal from work, anxiety, reduced engagement, and more. (Prather, n.d.). The IV therapist verifying that this was the correct patient is an example of civility. Identifying the right patient is one of the crucial aspects of the healthcare professional's job as it is one of the 5 rights of medication administration and verbal verification is the best method to identify the patient. Another example of courtesy would be the IV therapist explaining what they were doing to the patient. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), describing the procedure allows the patient to be actively involved in the decision-making process. (“Importance of good communication in the doctor-patient relationship information statement - AAOS”, 2011). Additionally, using patient-centered communication skills, such as: treating the patient as an individual, rather than an illness or condition, respecting their culture and beliefs, etc., increases the patient's trust in the care