Communication Skills and Whiplash Protocol

Eastern Caribbean 7-Night Cruise on the ms Veendam November 3, 2001 Speakers: Dr. Wendy Coren, writer, radio personality & lecturer for Parker Chiropractic Resource Foundation Dr. David N. Lundquist, principal speaker & consultant for Parker Chiropractic Resource Foundation Course Outline - Patient Communication 1. Sensory Acuity Training: Shifting awareness to nonverbal cues; Enhanced understanding of body physiology & how thought processes are reflected in physiology. 2. Communicating on Same Level: Components of Communication 3. Congruency: How to tell what's real; Building & maintaining respect 4. Specific Data Elicitation: Being in control of information; Avoiding confusion of facts; Eliciting for clarification. 5. Platform Skills: How to reach & gain comprehension from different people at the same time; Linking desired responses to specific tangible locations; Staying flexible. 6. Patient Compliance: Strategies for increasing patient compliance through improved communication. 7. Attorneys: Communication with lawyers: in and out of the courtroom. Course Outline - Adressing Whiplash Injuries 1. Anatomy of a Whiplash Injury: Mechanism of the injury; Factors affecting severity of the injury; Factors to consider in low impact accidents 2. Common Symptoms & Syndromes Produced by Whiplash Injuries: Common tissue damages; Where to look for damage & what to look for; How to formulate diagnostic codes (CPT) 3. Diagnosis of Whiplash Injuries: Examination & radiological procedures; Advanced diagnostic testing 4. Protocols for Whiplash Injuries: How to recognize a malingerer; Rehabilitative procedures; Importance of progress examinations; Self care instructions. Fees are $459.00 per DC. $299.00 auxillary personel plus a 67 percent discount on the cruise.