3 Secrets to Being a Great Listener

Listening well to our patients is one of the best ways to make them feel cared for. We often gain information that we wouldn't have otherwise. Most post-visit surveys also ask the patient if they felt they were listened to. So becoming better at listening is such an important skill for healthcare providers.

In this episode we talk about 3 simple skills you can implement in any patient encounter to improve your listening:

1. Listen with your eyes & ears using batching

2. Show you are listening to understand

3. A tried-and-true skill you can use to help redirect patients who get off topic easily