Summary
Key Takeaways
- Therapeutic communication is the foundation of the care provider-client relationship.
- Trauma-informed, relational inquiry, and anti-racist approaches are common theoretical methods that align with medical radiation technology and therapeutic communication.
- When using trauma-informed communication, the MRT should be aware:
- trauma can happen to anyone
- the response to trauma is very individual
- consider that all clients have life experience or history, thus may have differing triggers
- assess each client and modify your communication to the client’s need
- create a safe environment for all clients
- Privacy and confidentiality are important components of a care episode.
- Consider the client thoughtfully and use a combination of communication strategies.
- It is important to attend to the client’s developmental stage and their state of mind.
