Takeaway
“For me the secret is in pre-charting really well so that I can truly focus on and relate with the human before me!”-Dr. Colleen Christmas, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Connecting with Patients | August 17, 2022 | <1 min read
Highlights
For me the secret is in pre-charting really well so that I can truly focus on and relate with the human before me!
Dr. Colleen Christmas, Johns Hopkins Medicine
We need to cultivate our humanity as clinicians to be able to connect to the full humanity of patients.
Dr. David Kopacz, University of Washington
I try to close the distance between myself and the patient by speaking to them like a neighbor/friend, being open about things I don’t know, reflecting on the gifts they bring to our relationship, and regarding them as THE expert of their experience of illness.
Dr. Kavita Chapla, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Before entering a patient's room, I check my assumptions, mood, and attitude.
Dr. Susan Mirabel
Look at them, listen actively, and ask or mention things important to them. Smile and make eye contact.
Rev. Margot Willis, nurse
I ask how have they been since last we met in-person.
Dr. Carl Streed, Boston Medical Center
Small chit chat before talking about medical issues.
Dr. Richard Schaefer, Johns Hopkins Medicine
With established patients I try to “pay it forward." try to remember something I learned last time (birthday, wedding, etc.) and ask how it went. Or something I know they like and ask about it.