Episode 67: Navigating Difficult Conversations: When Patients Want Quick Fixes

How do we respond when patients want immediate solutions to complex pain problems? In this reflective episode, Tim Beames and Bart Van Buchem explore one of the most common—and most challenging—clinical scenarios: the search for a quick fix.

Expect insights into:

• The psychology of urgency and fear in persistent pain

• Strategies for building rapport and redirecting unrealistic expectations

• Tools and metaphors (like “green vs red glasses”) to reframe pain experiences

• Real-life clinical stories that show how to meet patients where they are—without abandoning your professional values

Whether you’re a physio, doctor, or coach, this is essential listening for anyone working in complex care.

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