Show me where
Show me where is a pain communication tool, to enable those with a verbal disability or inability to speak English, to convey the site of pain or discomfort to carers.
Useful for people with:
- Stroke
- Autism (ASD)
- Early stage Dementia
- Disabilities affecting speech. E.g. Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis
- Deafness and hearing problems
- Intubated or tracheostomy patients
It is also useful for:
- People suffering from trauma or anxiety
- Children and vulnerable adults
- Non English speaking people
Use ‘Show me where’ regularly so it becomes a familiar and predictable routine, ensuring pain is reported early before symptoms increase, reducing stress and anxiety and helping provide a rapid examination.
In a clinical environment, visitors can use the tool to ask how a patient is feeling and report to medical staff if needed. Clinicians can also use the tool to explain where they would like to examine and gain consent.
Used in a range of settings:
- Schools
- GP surgeries
- Dental clinics
- Hospitals
- Care Home
- Intensive Care Units
- Police Force
- HM Armed Forces
- Social Services (Child Protection)
- Ambulance and Emergency
- Hospice environments.