Offering Comforting Phrases

What's in this deck?

“Everything is going as planned. You're doing really well."

Offering reassurance during a procedure

“Everything is going as planned. You're doing really well."

“I understand that you're in a lot of discomfort. We're doing everything we can to help you."

Expressing empathy for pain

“I understand that you're in a lot of discomfort. We're doing everything we can to help you."

“Just a little pinch. Breathe in deeply and it will be over soon.”

Offering comfort during an injection

“Just a little pinch. Breathe in deeply and it will be over soon.”

“This is a proven treatment plan and it has helped many patients with similar conditions.”

Reassuring a patient about their treatment

“This is a proven treatment plan and it has helped many patients with similar conditions.”

“Each passing day takes you a step closer to your recovery.”

Offering hope for recovery

“Each passing day takes you a step closer to your recovery.”

“I understand it’s scary, but we’re experienced in handling this. You're not alone."

Comforting a patient experiencing fear

“I understand it’s scary, but we’re experienced in handling this. You're not alone."

“This is a tough time for you, but it's going to get easier."

Expressing understanding of discomfort

“This is a tough time for you, but it's going to get easier."

“You're in good hands. We’re experienced with this procedure."

Reassuring before surgery

“You're in good hands. We’re experienced with this procedure."

“Your loved one is receiving the best care possible."

Comforting a patient’s family

“Your loved one is receiving the best care possible."

“These side effects are temporary and will reduce once the body adjusts to the medication.”

Reassuring about medication side effects

“These side effects are temporary and will reduce once the body adjusts to the medication.”

“We're all here cheering you on. You're stronger than you know.”

Expressing support during chemotherapy

“We're all here cheering you on. You're stronger than you know.”

“This condition is chronic, but there are ways to manage it for a better quality of life.”

Comforting with a chronic condition

“This condition is chronic, but there are ways to manage it for a better quality of life.”

“We're trained specifically for moments like this. Immediate actions are being taken."

Reassuring patient in an emergency

“We're trained specifically for moments like this. Immediate actions are being taken."

“This is routine. Let's get through this together."

Comforting during a physical exam

“This is routine. Let's get through this together."

“Every effort you make brings you closer to your recovery."

Expressing encouragement during therapy

“Every effort you make brings you closer to your recovery."

“No matter what the results say, there are options and we'll navigate through it together."

Reassuring about test results

“No matter what the results say, there are options and we'll navigate through it together."

“It's understandable you're anxious, but this surgery is going to help you."

Comforting a patient facing surgery

“It's understandable you're anxious, but this surgery is going to help you."

“We've adjusted the pain medication. You should start feeling better soon.”

Offering comfort to a patient in pain

“We've adjusted the pain medication. You should start feeling better soon.”

“I'm sorry you're going through this. We're all here to support you."

Expressing sympathy for patient’s situation

“I'm sorry you're going through this. We're all here to support you."

“Every day in the hospital is a day closer to getting better."

Reassuring about hospital stay

“Every day in the hospital is a day closer to getting better."

“I'm confident we can manage this together. Let's focus on your care now."

Comforting after diagnosis

“I'm confident we can manage this together. Let's focus on your care now."

“Recovery can take time, but we're going to do everything to make it as smooth as possible for you."

Reassuring about recovery time

“Recovery can take time, but we're going to do everything to make it as smooth as possible for you."

“Your feelings of nervousness are completely normal. We're here to help you navigate through this."

Expressing understanding of anxiety

“Your feelings of nervousness are completely normal. We're here to help you navigate through this."

“I know this is challenging, but you're doing well. It's almost done."

Comforting during difficult procedure

“I know this is challenging, but you're doing well. It's almost done."

“Your overall health is good, and that's a positive sign."

Reassuring about health

“Your overall health is good, and that's a positive sign."

“Keep your hopes high. Stay positive, you're doing great."

Offering encouragement for a positive outcome

“Keep your hopes high. Stay positive, you're doing great."

“We have a comprehensive plan in place. I have confidence in our strategy.”

Expressing confidence in treatment plan

“We have a comprehensive plan in place. I have confidence in our strategy.”

“You're making good progress, even if it doesn't always feel like it."

Reassuring about progress

“You're making good progress, even if it doesn't always feel like it."

“I know this wasn’t the news we wanted, but there's still hope. You’re not alone.”

Comforting after bad news

“I know this wasn’t the news we wanted, but there's still hope. You’re not alone.”

“Although this will take time, I’m confident in your ability to power through and recover."

Facing a long recovery

“Although this will take time, I’m confident in your ability to power through and recover."

“You're stronger than you think. Your courage is admirable."

Reassuring about strength

“You're stronger than you think. Your courage is admirable."

“Breathe and relax. We're doing all we can to help you get comfortable."

Comforting patient in distress

“Breathe and relax. We're doing all we can to help you get comfortable."

“These times are tough, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel. This too, will pass."

Expressing hope during challenging times

“These times are tough, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel. This too, will pass."

“Your resilience is commendable. It's going to guide you through this."

Reassuring about resilience

“Your resilience is commendable. It's going to guide you through this."

“We're going to make sure you're comfortable and cared for. You're not alone in this journey."

Comforting a patient with terminal illness

“We're going to make sure you're comfortable and cared for. You're not alone in this journey."

“We’re here providing comfort and ensuring peace during these moments."

Reassuring during end-of-life care

“We’re here providing comfort and ensuring peace during these moments."

“You're important, and we care greatly about your well-being.”

Expressing care and concern

“You're important, and we care greatly about your well-being.”

“Our team is well trained and committed to providing you with the best care.”

Reassuring patient about care team

“Our team is well trained and committed to providing you with the best care.”

“My deepest condolences. We're here to provide any support you need."

Comforting a patient experiencing loss

“My deepest condolences. We're here to provide any support you need."

“Let's focus on what brings you comfort and peace. We'll take it one step at a time."

Offering comfort and peace to a patient

“Let's focus on what brings you comfort and peace. We'll take it one step at a time."

Offering Comforting Phrases

Sample Cards

“Everything is going as planned. You're doing r...

“I understand that you're in a lot of discomfor...

“Just a little pinch. Breathe in deeply and it ...

“This is a proven treatment plan and it has hel...

“Each passing day takes you a step closer to yo...

“I understand it’s scary, but we’re experienced...

“This is a tough time for you, but it's going t...

“You're in good hands. We’re experienced with t...