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

Working with Patients 

AIDET Approach

Introductions

Wrapping Up

Caregiver Communication

Working with Medical Team

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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