The AO: Assessment Oriented Presentation
This podcast is about a new method of communication called the ASSESSMENT ORIENTED PRESENTATION (AO).
Maddow et al (2003)
36 PGY-1 to PGY-3 residents
Asked to perform either traditional (112) or AO presentation (87)
Traditional-2mins
AO - 1 min 10s
No difference in presentation quality
Residents felt more organized and satisfied with their presentations
Communication - We Don't Do a Good Job
Traditional Case Presentation Purpose:
Inform - share the patient's story
Persuade - convince a colleague to do something for you
Support your assessment and plan and ultimately...
Demonstrate your competence as a provider
AO Presentation Purpose
Provide assessment - doing this first allows listener to cue in to relevant details and avoids cognitive overload
Make your asks known - so they know where they fit in the patient's care plan
Persuade listener that your asks are appropriate so they will help you care for the patient