My Sister's Diagnostic Analysis

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I am sure I have not listened well on more than one occasion. The one that stands out the most was the news from the doctor about my sister’s diagnosis of a deadly brain tumor. This information sent me into a tailspin and caused my listening skills to diminish. I wish that I could have controlled my emotions better to grasp the reality of the situation. I did not follow the steps of listening; therefore, I suffered not gaining the information I needed about her diagnosis.

I did not use mindfulness in discussion with the doctor. I displayed minimal eye contact and did not engage in dual perspective with him by not thinking how he felt about having to give us this horrific news. I felt like I had a hearing impairment when the doctor spoke. I saw his mouth move, but I guess my mind wanted to block out what he said. If I had paid attention, I could have processed the information better and interpreted the facts presented. My despair about my sister also prevented me from responding to the doctor. I could not speak to ask questions that I needed answering which hindered me from remembering some of the things he said. …show more content…

External factors, such as the noise level in the waiting room, and too much information given, overwhelmed my sense of hearing which affected my understanding of the diagnosis. My emotional overload caused my mind to wonder and think only about what I could do to save my sister’s life instead of being in the moment.

My lack of listening showed in me acting like I was paying attention when my thoughts were solely on my sister and the grief I felt. I also choose to listen to certain parts of what the doctor said picking out anything positive and rejecting the negative which led me to miss crucial parts of her treatment

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