SCENARIO 4: You work as an employee in the health care field. One of your patien
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SCENARIO 4: You work as an employee in the health care field. One of your patients leads an unhealthy lifestyle, and the patient's spouse has just phoned you because he/she is very concerned about the dangerous health choices your patient is still making. The spouse insists you speak with the patient immediately (he/she passes the phone to your patient so you can speak directly to him/her). Role play the conversation you will have with your patient, encouraging him/ employee, and one of you will be the patient, but it is up to both of you to come up with appropriate strategies to lead to success.) her to commit to a healthy lifestyle . (One of you will be theExplanation / Answer
Employee – Good morning Sir, How are you? Hope you are doing good health wise and taking active steps to improve the level of your fitness and health.
Patient – I am fine thank you and I am feeling healthy and fit.
Employee – That is good to hear sir. At this point I would again like to emphasize on the point that achieving a healthy and fit body is a continuous process and requires our focus on three pillars – exercise, diet and sleep. I would like to highlight that if you become lackadaisical even in one of the areas it will take a toll on your body.
Patient – I have been exercising every alternate day and try to do meditation as well.
Employee – That is great. But exercising alone will not take care of your health. You will have to ensure that you are eating healthy food and avoiding all forms of junk food. Eating junk and oily food will do you no good even if you exercise on a regular basis. Junk and oily food will increase your levels of cholesterol and may lead to heart problems in future. Also avoid use of excessive sugar. Instead you should consume more fruits, green vegetables and food rich in fibers. Not only will these foods get digested easily it will make you feel more active and lighter.
Patient – Thank you for your suggestion. I will surely cut down on the consumption of my junk food and increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables. I will do this with full sincerity from now on.
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