Essay On Rapport Building

The Role of Rapport Building for Paramedics

Effective communication plays a very large and important role in the field of paramedic practice. Not only is communication vital for the outcome of the patient, but it is also important in providing treatment which is satisfactory to the patient themselves (Curtis, Ramsden, & Lord, 2011). This essay will aim to accurately define and describe the skill of rapport building, as well as provide a look into the importance of rapport building in providing quality treatment and positive patient outcome in the context of paramedic practice. It will also provide a reflection on the author's attempt at rapport building during an interview with an experienced paramedic, in order to identify how well they performed in this skill, and where any alterations may prove to be useful in effective communication in

As I have a tendency to be quite shy, I often have difficulty with meeting and communicating with new people. I found this was especially evident during my clinical placement as a student paramedic at another university. When dealing with patients, there were often long, slightly awkward silences as continuing a conversation away from clinical questioning was quite difficult for me. Upon looking back at the interview, I’m pleased to see that I displayed quite a number of rapport building techniques throughout my conversation, and this has given me hope that my skills are perhaps improving as I mature.
I feel that the interview has given me a deeper understanding of the importance of communication in my future career, specifically rapport building. I’ve also gained an understanding of how to build an effective rapport with patients. Remembering things such as verbal encouragers and being sure to remain as close to eye-level as possible with my patients are really going to make all the difference in my future career.