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.