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Question - Mrs. Rodriguez is pregnant and has come to see her obstetrician for a routine prenatal visit. She is accompanied by her 8 -year-old daughter, her mother, and her two sisters. None of them speaks English very well, except the 8 -year-old daughter. Mrs. Rodriguez's examination includes laboratory tests and urinalysis. She also needs to be screened for gestational diabetes.
Elizabeth, an experienced health care worker who cannot speak Spanish, is assigned to collect the specimens from Mrs. Rodriguez.
1. Describe possible barriers to the effective communication between Mrs. Rodriquez and Elizabeth.
2. Even though there is limited information presented here, what factors seem important to Mrs. Rodriguez?
3. Describe at least five communications strategies that Elizabeth might use during her encounter with Mrs. Rodriguez.
4. What role(s) can be family members play in this situation?
5. Describe career development strategies that Elizabeth might consider improving her ability to communicate effectively with patients such as Mrs. Rodriguez.