Think of a recent patient encounter.  In what ways did the diagnosis shape your perception?  What might have changed if you intentionally centered the person, not just the condition?

Think of a patient or family you may have labeled in the past.  How did that label influence how you communicated or acted?

Consider a recent interaction where a patient or family member’s behavior challenged you. What might have been happening beyond the surface?

What small action could you take in your next encounter to move beyond labels and to understand the person more fully?

Think about a patient whose behavior seemed withdrawn, frustrated or resistant.  How might identity disruption, not just physical illness, have been influencing their response?

Pause for a moment- What simple acts could you do today to show respect?

Take a moment to reflect- how could small, deliberate gestures change someone’s experience today?

Pause and consider- how does your awareness of dignity shape how you provide care?

Think of a recent patient whose clinical plan felt straightforward. What might you have discovered if you had paused to explore their story or what mattered most to them?

Ask yourself: When I think of my last challenging encounter, what might I have missed about the person’s story?