Clinical Humor
Cross-source consensus on Clinical Humor from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
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Highlighted claims
- Matching a patient's edgy humor does not justify sexual advances, boundary violations, or confusing comments. — Building Rapport, Screening Red Flags, and Reducing Social Media Noise
- Clinicians should test humor gradually and pull back if the patient appears uncomfortable. — Building Rapport, Screening Red Flags, and Reducing Social Media Noise
- Humor can lighten emotionally heavy clinical sessions without dismissing pain or suffering. — Building Rapport, Screening Red Flags, and Reducing Social Media Noise
- Wit is presented as a useful form of humor that quickly plays off something the patient has just said. — Building Rapport, Screening Red Flags, and Reducing Social Media Noise
- Small, safe recurring jokes can help sessions feel lighter while preserving professionalism. — Building Rapport, Screening Red Flags, and Reducing Social Media Noise