When Your Patient Wants To Talk Politics

[KC,RN]

I guess this could apply to any part of life, but just curious how everyone handles it when your patient wants to talk about politics. I typically try to redirect the subject back to the care I am providing, but sometimes you have to stay in a room for one reason or another and they just won’t stop. So does anyone have any good tactics since this is a topic that just won’t go away?

[Jedrnurse, BSN, RN]

On 1/12/2021 at 9:58 AM, Davey Do said:

I'm having a case of cognitive dissonance here.

I have to go now.

Are you sure you're not just seeking Belinda Brownie Points...?

[SmilingBluEyes]

I also tell them I don't keep up and watch the news. I am too busy being outdoors or reading books. That works, sometimes.