Today's episode starts the first in a series called “Hey Professor,” discussing conversation templates - or scripts - medical SLPs can use to prepare for a breadth of scenarios. ---> Download this episode's “study guide” (https://bit.ly/MLE17ScriptsO) or the full audio transcript with example SLP scripts (https://bit.ly/MLE17Scripts) <---

Format * Storytelling and discussion based on “Hey, Professor” questions from SLP graduate students and CFYs.

Focus * Talk through and provide examples of SLP scripts, a way of planning what you are going to say in any given scenario.

Discussion & Reflection Questions Scripts for Three Medical SLP Scenarios

  1. Working with Patients
  2. AIDET Approach
  3. Introductions
  4. Wrapping Up
  5. Caregiver Communication

  6. Working with Medical Team

  7. When a Patient Passes On

Resources * AIDET [in transcript, page 3 https://bit.ly/MLE17Scripts] * SLP Script Templates [in transcript https://bit.ly/MLE17Scripts] * Even more SLP Scripts will be in my upcoming Guide for Medical SLPs and also related to Dysphagia. Sign up to get the latest at FreshSLP.com

Challenge Of The Week * Focus on lean, agile, clear and compassionate patient communication.

Tip For Success * Go in with a plan, then go with the flow!

Upcoming Topics * More “Hey Professor” * More “SLP Spotlight”

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