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* 1. Enter your name here

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* 2. Credentials

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* 3. How much previous exposure have you had to motivational interviewing?

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* 4. How frequently do you use motivational interviewing in your practice/work?

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* 5. How much impact has motivational interviewing had on your current practice?

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* 6. Using the following scale, please rate how often these statements describe you in your practice.

  Never Occasionally Somewhat often Frequently Always
I get anxious or uncomfortable when talking to patients about sensitive topics (weight loss, quitting smoking, dietary restrictions, etc.)
I empathize with how patients are feeling about their situation.
I know what is best for patients' health
I look forward to conversations with patients.
I feel helpless when interacting with patients who do not follow the recommended treatment plan.
I am free from judgement when listening to patients.
I try to motivate patients
I interact with patients in a consistent, caring, and compassionate manner.
I take responsibility for telling patients when they are making bad decisions about their health.
I have little influence on patients' decisions or actions.
I try to fix patients who do not follow the treatment plan
I am able to remain calm and focused when patients direct their anger or frustration at me.
I find myself fighting or wrestling with patients.
I encourage patients to take responsibility for their own health.
I become uncomfortable when patients direct anger or frustration
I am able to express empathy with patients even when they are not engaged in healthy behaviors.
I feel emotionally drained or tired after interacting with patients throughout the day

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* 7. For each scenario blow, click to indicate whether the health care professional responded appropriately or inappropriately

  Appropriate Inappropriate
A patient newly diagnosed with high blood pressure/hypertension states, "I don't know why I need this medicine, I feel fine."  The health care professional responds, "You know, you really can't feel when your blood pressure is up."
A 70-year-old patient does not want to quit smoking.  The patient states, "I've smoked most of my life and I don't 'see the  point in quitting now.  I like it too much."  The health care professional responds, "I can see how you feel."
A mother with a child with asthma states, "My smoking doesn't affect my child's asthma.  I smoke outside. It doesn't affect her.  I'm not quitting."  The hcp responds, "The smoke gets on your clothes.  It can trigger an asthma attack."
A patient 15 days late in getting a refill on his BP meds states, "I don't take the pills everyday.  My BP isn't that bad."  The HCP states, "Since your BP didn't seem that high, it seemed reasonable to you to skip some days."
A patient newly prescribed medication states, "Fifty dollars?!  This medicine is too expensive.  It's ridiculous:  HCP states,  It's not that bad.  After all, it is for controlling your BP.  You don't want to have a heart attack do you?"

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* 8. A patient says:  "My doctor told me that I need to make some changes in my diet or I will need to start this blood pressure medicine.  I love salt and I'm not sure how I will cut it out of my diet."  Choose the most appropriate response(s):

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* 9. A mother says:  "I love the sun and feel so much better at the end of the day with a little sunburn.  I put sunscreen on my children, but rarely put it on myself."  Choose the most appropriate response(s):

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* 10. A patient says:  "I'm not that overweight.  Lots of people weigh a whole lot more than I do."  Choose the most appropriate response(s):

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* 11. A patient says:  "Cholesterol is overrated.  It's no big deal.  I don't see myself cutting down the fat in my diet."  Choose the most appropriate response(s):

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* 12. A patient says:  "I know my cholesterol is too high but I read that this medicine can cause some serious muscle problems.  I don't want to take it."  Choose the most appropriate response(s):

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