I've been listening to podcasts and reading books on how to communicate better. It's a fasciating topic that you don't really think of as a clinician. There are researchers who actually look at the best ways of presenting new research or information to the general public. Here's a simple slideshow based on what we as clinicians commonly say, versus statements that are more likely to connect with a patients or make them more at ease with you as a medical professional.
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Check out The Eclectic Approach to Modern Patient Education to learn how to connect with and educate patients on all the important topics you don't learn in school or traditional seminars.
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