Senior Mentor Session "Life Reminiscence As A clinical Tool"

Goal: The University of South Carolina School of Medicine medical student will understand the benefits of life reminiscence and patient-centered interviewing when assessing psychosocial issues, spiritual beliefs, and health perceptions in older adults Session Competencies:
Attitudes:
The student will be able to:

• Appreciate when and why life reminiscing may be of value to physicians and older adults
  

• Discuss the role of communication skills in patient-provider satisfaction
  
• Describe the psychosocial and developmental stages that are associated with older adults
  
• Discuss the role of life reminiscence in treatment of depression in older adults
  

• Communicate effectively using active and reflective listening
  
• Utilize patient-centered interviewing to conduct a brief clinical life reminiscence.