Patient Communication Techniques - Healthcare Professionals

Motivational Interviewing:Cigarette Smoking Example“Tell me what is goodabout smoking for you?”Precontemplation“That’s great that you’rethinking about quitting.Let’s talk about your plan.”RelapseContemplation“We can learn valuablethings from thisexperience that willhelp us for the nexttime you try.”MaintenanceAction“You’re doing a greatjob. Is there anythingwe need to do tomodify the plan?”