For those of you who use scripting, tell us what you think about it and when you use it.
I was surprised to find that I have a few "scripts" that I regularly use and the technique works quite well to get across ideas or messages.
I use scripting when I'm doing an admission:
"Please be aware that you will be assessed by a nurse at least every 8 hours and we will take your vital signs that frequently as well."
"Please be aware that you have Patient Rights and you also have Patient Responsibilities..."
"Please be aware that your doctor will base most of your treatment on how you feel and what your lab work says about your condition. That means that if the doc comes in at 0600, he expects the Lab results to be on your chart. Which means that the Lab will have to draw your blood at ungodly hours of the night....."