Category: 5-Extra Tips
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The role of “change” in medical communication
Read more: The role of “change” in medical communicationIn any treatment, the situation (e.g. life, habit, …) of the patient needs to change. But, how do we motivate to get moving?
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The purpose of fear
Read more: The purpose of fearThe purpose of fear is to keep us safe. We observe and keep our distance, withdraw and refuse to interact for the sake of safety.
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The purpose of Fear
Read more: The purpose of FearThis episode explores why fear exists and how it shapes a child’s behaviour in medical settings.
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The purpose of curiosity
Read more: The purpose of curiosityWhen you feel safe, you are open to explore, to connect and to communicate. We need to get the patient and their parents into this state of mind. But how?
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The purpose of curiosity
Read more: The purpose of curiosityThis episode explores how fear and curiosity compete in every new situation — including a child’s visit to the doctor.
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The process of communication
Read more: The process of communicationIt would be ideal if any information would be transferred without any distortion during the process. Alternatively, we need to be aware of the obstacles we face.
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The pre-verbal child is not “heard” but “seen”
Read more: The pre-verbal child is not “heard” but “seen”Young children are silent in the office. How can we “hear” them and attribute them their role in their healthcare journey?
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The power of eye-contact
Read more: The power of eye-contactEverybody needs to be seen, and eye-contact is a powerful tool within non-verbal communication.
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The other person in the room: the parent
Read more: The other person in the room: the parentThe parent is the important other person in the room! The might be overprotective, over demanding or even hostile. Now what?
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The olympic idea
Read more: The olympic ideaI have to confess, I am not into sports. Not a single one. However, one aspect of the olympic games resonates with me: the similarities. In ancient Greek as today, the games remind us how much any one nation is alike any other. Yes more so ever individual champion: we strive to be acknowledged as…
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The knowledge hierarchy
Read more: The knowledge hierarchyThe imbalance in that we know, the hierarchy of knowledge, hinders the communication between doctors and patients.
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The idea of guilt in relation to disease
Read more: The idea of guilt in relation to diseaseIs it your fault when you are sick? Our concept of diseases causes troubles for trusting doctors, especially after stupid actions.
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The first point of contact
Read more: The first point of contactHands are the point of first contact, with them, we get a grip on a situation, reducing fear and increasing to feel secure.
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The curse of knowledge
Read more: The curse of knowledgeThe fact that we have knowledge makes it difficult for us to know what our patients do not know, and that causes troubles for communication.
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The consultation: expectation of adults and children
Read more: The consultation: expectation of adults and childrenDiscover the contrasting expectations of adults and children. Learn how adults come seeking relief, while children approach with fear.