Stress What measures does the patient use to reduce stress? If the patient wants to continuea meditation, relaxation, or imagery practice while receiving care, explore ways inwhich that can be accomplished. Music/sound preferences What preferences does the patient have for music or environmental sounds (e.g.,ocean waves, birds) either while meditating or relaxing? Music could be providedby the patient if preferred music is not available. Diet What dietary preferences does the patient have (e.g., vegetarian, no processed foods)? Communicate these preferences to nutritional services. Environmental sensitivity Is the patient sensitive to environmental odors or fragrances? If so, can an air purifier be brought to the room? Use of herbs and supplements Is the patient taking any herbs or supplements as directed by a CAT practitioner or purchased over the counter? If so, obtain the names of the herbs/supplements, dos-ages, and reasons for their use. If these substances are in the patient’s possession, follow applicable institutional policies. Use of CAT health care provider Is the patient planning to use a primary CAT provider while receiving allopathic care? If so, convey appropriate information to the primary allopathic provider.
Stress What measures does the patient use to reduce stress? If the patient wants to continue
a meditation, relaxation, or imagery practice while receiving care, explore ways in
which that can be accomplished.
Music/sound preferences What preferences does the patient have for music or environmental sounds (e.g.,
ocean waves, birds) either while meditating or relaxing? Music could be provided
by the patient if preferred music is not available.
Diet What dietary preferences does the patient have (e.g., vegetarian, no processed
foods)? Communicate these preferences to nutritional services.
Environmental sensitivity Is the patient sensitive to environmental odors or fragrances? If so, can an air purifier
be brought to the room?
Use of herbs and supplements Is the patient taking any herbs or supplements as directed by a CAT practitioner or
purchased over the counter? If so, obtain the names of the herbs/supplements, dos-
ages, and reasons for their use. If these substances are in the patient’s possession,
follow applicable institutional policies.
Use of CAT health care provider Is the patient planning to use a primary CAT provider while receiving allopathic care?
If so, convey appropriate information to the primary allopathic provider.
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