Global Consultation Rating Scale (GCRS) MInTFM
Global Consultation Rating Scale (GCRS) MInTFM
Global Consultation Rating Scale (GCRS) MInTFM
Greets patient
Gathering Information
Encourages patient to tell the story of the problem(s) from when first started to the present
Uses open and closed questions, appropriately moving from open to closed
Facilitates patient's responses verbally and non–verbally e.g. silence, repetition, paraphrasing
Picks up and responds to verbal and non–verbal cues (body language, speech, facial expression)
Periodically summarises & invites patient to correct interpretation or provide further information.
Providing Structure
Progresses from one section to another using signposting; includes rationale for next section
Discovers what other information would help patient, seeks and addresses patient’s info needs
Encourages patient to contribute reactions, feelings and own ideas (good if responds well)
Involves patient in decision making (good if establishes level of involvement patent wishes)
Closure
Safety nets
Summarises session briefly and clarifies plan of care