Category Archives: building relationship with patients

What am I missing?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Helane Fronek

As part of a second year medical school course that I’m involved in, I recently attended a panel discussion on LGBT health issues. I consider myself fairly sensitive to cross-cultural issues that impact medical practice, and since I know several … Continue reading →

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Angry patients? Don’t run and don’t hide.

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Helane Fronek

During the holidays (aside from the crowds at the malls), most people are filled with generosity and kindness for those around them. But the reality is that anger is a frequent expression of fear and pain in our society. As … Continue reading →

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Looking for the perfect gift?

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Helane Fronek

What most people really want in life is to be seen – really seen for who they are, the impacts they make, and the importance they have in our lives. Unfortunately, we live in a busy world in which our … Continue reading →

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The potency of hope

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Helane Fronek

The holiday season brings many reminders of the power of belief, faith and hope. Unfortunately, we in the medical profession often focus so much on science that we forget how important these other factors can be in our patients’ healing. … Continue reading →

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Doctors are teachers

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Helane Fronek

The word doctor originates from the Latin verb, docēre, which means “to teach.” Much of our time is, in fact, spent teaching our patients about their condition, the treatments we offer, and how to stay healthy. Joanne Desmond, in Communicating … Continue reading →

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Introductions – easy to do, profound in their impact

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Helane Fronek

Several months ago I accompanied my elderly relative to the emergency room. I sat in the room worrying as I wondered what might be causing his symptoms. Suddenly, a man entered the room and gruffly asked me, “how old is … Continue reading →

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Starting off on the right foot with every patient: physician coaching to help you make the best first impression!

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Helane Fronek

Patients (as do all of us) respond best to physicians who are happy doing what they do, and happy to be seeing them. Unfortunately, all too often we are pressured, worried about something that just happened or might happen, and … Continue reading →

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