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Category Archives: physician communication
Open Book Medicine – a physician coach recommends curiosity
Today was one of those days when I knew why I went into medicine. Among my new patients were two with complicated medical histories. One was treated by a physician and improved. But a second physician emphatically told her she should never have had the … Continue reading
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Tagged Building relationship with patients, communication in healthcare, Danielle Ofri, patient satisfaction, physician, physician coach, Physician coaching, Physician fulfillment
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What’s still here? A Physician Coach’s Perspective
Several years ago, on a beautiful and sunny day in Mammoth, I was skiing with a friend. Gone were our days racing down the black diamonds; we now cruised the blue, intermediate runs. Wistfully, we acknowledged that we had changed. We had … Continue reading
It’s Time to Show Up – a physician coach’s perspective
A friend of mine was chastised through her childhood for being too enthusiastic – “people aren’t like that,” she was told. Instead, she was encouraged to “tone it down,” which apparently made those around her feel more comfortable. Another friend is committed to … Continue reading
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Tagged Building relationship with patients, communication in healthcare, leadership, medical career, physician coach, Physician coaching
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Our perfect patients: how physicians can mold our practice to optimize everyone’s satisfaction
An internist recently shared a story about an elderly couple – both were her patients. One day, the woman remarked, “I love you, because you tell me what you think.” The doctor was flattered that her style was appreciated. She felt … Continue reading
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Physics yesterday – a physician coach declutters
We are moving – again. As a friend pointed out, it gives us the opportunity to clear out more things that we no longer use. Our problem is that we are so emotionally tied to many of those outdated things … Continue reading
The Magic of an Apology – a physician coach’s perspective
Yesterday, I cleared my calendar for the long-awaited delivery of a new dishwasher. Arriving early so I wouldn’t miss the delivery hours, I imagined having a dishwasher that would work well, with a black face to match all the other … Continue reading
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Tagged Building relationship with patients, communication in healthcare, leadership, medical career, patient satisfaction scores, physician coach, Physician coaching, relationships, success
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Let’s talk friends, again: a physician coach’s RX for a happier life
Recently I wrote about Facebook friends and suggested that we each make some time to contact those people who are our real friends. This suggestion was based on data that shows that those with friends and support systems live longer and … Continue reading
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Tagged leadership, medical career, physician coach, Physician coaching, Physician fulfillment, Physician work life balance, relationships, success, work life balance
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Be the Re-decider! A physician coach’s RX for a less stressful life
Many years ago our daughter signed up for a summer program, excited about the experience she anticipated she would have. What she encountered was quite different, and she instantly knew the program was not right for her. Although she was … Continue reading
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Tagged leadership, medical career, perfectionism, physician coach, Physician coaching, Physician fulfillment, Physician work life balance, success, work life balance
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Facebook friends: a physician coach’s RX for a happier life
Several years ago, I was involved in a program with participants located around the globe. Wanting to create opportunities for connection, the group decided to form a Facebook page – a private web page on which only we could place … Continue reading
Aim in front of the ball – a physician coach’s perspective
On a recent trip to Newport RI, we took a golf lesson. I admire instructors who are able to observe a student and understand exactly what needs to change. It’s usually a very small aspect of what we’re doing, but they pick … Continue reading
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