How to Handle it When Your Patient is Crying
Description
Many clinicians, especially physicians, don't learn in school what to do when a patient is crying. When we don't know what to do we feel uncomfortable, and no one likes to feel uncomfortable.
I've seen many physicians sit in the presence of a crying patient, continue to work on their computer, or awkwardly shift in their seat. This gives the patient the message that their tears and feelings aren't welcome.
This week we talk about what to do when your patient starts crying.
I'm glad you're here,
Delia
Delia Chiaramonte, MD
www.integrativepalliative.com
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