Unit 19: LO4

What is the primary goal of person-centered care?

• To reduce the cost of healthcare

• To ensure patients are treated according to standardized protocols

• To involve patients in decisions about their care and respect their preferences

• To provide the fastest possible service

Which of the following is a key element of professional development in healthcare?

• Ignoring feedback from colleagues

• Continuously improving skills and knowledge through reflection

• Sticking to old practices without change

• Working in isolation from the rest of the team

Which technique is most commonly used to ensure effective communication in person-centred care?

• Directive communication

• Active listening

• Giving instructions

• Autocratic decision-making

What is the main purpose of setting short-term goals in professional development?

• To improve skills quickly

• To ensure long-term success

• To help employees follow management instructions

• To meet external regulatory standards

How can a healthcare professional monitor their progress in implementing a development plan?

• By asking patients for their feedback only

• Through self-reflection and peer feedback

• By avoiding feedback to prevent criticism

• Through random checks without any structured approach

What does the term “person-centred care” emphasize?

• Focusing on the doctor’s preferences

• Treating each patient as a unique individual with their own preferences

• Standardizing care to make it more efficient

• Focusing on medical procedures above all

Which of the following is an example of effective team collaboration in healthcare?

• Ignoring team members' suggestions

• Contributing ideas and discussing different care strategies as a team

• Delegating tasks without consultation

• Working independently from the team to avoid delays

Which action should a healthcare professional take when they encounter a conflict with a colleague regarding patient care?

• Ignore the conflict and proceed as planned

• Listen to the colleague’s perspective and work toward a collaborative solution

• Criticize the colleague’s approach in front of the patient

• Avoid discussing the conflict with the colleague altogether

Which of these is a characteristic of a reflective practitioner?

• Constantly applying the same methods

• Open to feedback and continuous learning

• Prefers to avoid self-reflection

• Works with minimal interaction from others

What is a short-term goal in the context of professional development?

• A goal set for the next five years

• A goal that can be achieved within a few months

• A goal focused on achieving team-wide changes

• A goal that is out of reach for most professionals