Compassionate listening - Managing psychological trauma in refugees

Dr Joanne Gardiner talks about compassionate listening and managing psychological trauma in refugees. Dr Gardiner stresses the importance of good rapport, taking time and addressing patient's concerns. She discusses the important intersection between physical and psychological trauma and the need for GPs to address both aspects. She provides helpful tips on how to sensitively ask about and deal with disclosures of trauma. Dr Gardiner discusses the three different phases of managing trauma and the importance of self-care for GPs working in this area

Source: Australian Family Physician audio - March 31, 2010 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts