Helping a Nervous Patient Feel Safe

Yesterday I helped a patient before his scan.

He looked scared and held the bed tight.

I said, 'It is normal to feel nervous.'

Then I told him, 'I will talk you through every step.'

I showed him the machine and its sounds.

He asked if it would hurt.

I said most people feel no pain.

I added, 'Tell me if anything feels wrong.'

He took a deep breath and nodded.

We started the scan without any trouble.

Afterwards, he thanked me with a smile.

I felt glad I could help him feel calm.