Preoperative Anxiety and BATHE Method

BATHE technique, on the other hand, is one of the short therapeutic consultation techniques that strengthen the doctor-patient relationship. BATHE stands for the initials of the questions that include the titles for Background, Affect, Trouble, Handling and Empathy. It allows evaluating the physiological stress of the patients quickly. BATHE method necessitates an empathetic expression that includes the view of the patient in addition to asking the key questions by the doctor doing the interview