Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD
Health & Fitness:Medicine
Joshua Washington's Formula for Physician-Patient Connection
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Joshua Washington is a communication coach who specializes in helping physicians improve their communication skills with patients. Joshua emphasizes the importance of building trust and rapport with patients by understanding their goals and expectations. He shares techniques such as setting the agenda for patient visits, acknowledging patients' concerns, and using storytelling to connect with them. Joshua also highlights the role of coaching and persuasion in guiding patients toward better health outcomes. Ultimately, the focus is on creating a trusting relationship between physicians and patients to enhance the overall healthcare experience.
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[00:06:00] Discussion about physicians wanting to be seen as competent and the impact of comparison among colleagues.
[00:07:00] Strategy for working with resistant physicians and focusing on the middle group.
[00:08:00] Conversation about change psychology and the importance of readiness for change.
[00:09:00] Discussion about getting buy-in from resistant physicians.
[00:10:00] Talk about dealing with patients who resist changing their diagnosis and identity.
[00:11:00] Strategies for addressing patients' resistance and getting to the root of their concerns.
[00:12:00] Conversation about time efficiency in patient interactions and setting expectations.
[00:13:00] Mention of setting the pace and tone for patient visits to improve efficiency.
[00:14:00] Discussion on persuasive principles and the role of physicians as shepherds.
[00:15:00] Emphasis on trust-building and persuasion in healthcare.
[00:16:00] Talking about the importance of coaching principles in patient care.
[00:17:00] Discussion on understanding patients' goals and aligning them with treatment plans.
[00:18:00] Mention of motivational interviewing and empathy in patient interactions.
Joshua Washington is a healthcare communication expert with a master's degree in organizational psychology. He has extensive experience working with physicians to improve their communication skills and has founded his own company, Lee Malvo, dedicated to helping physicians excel in patient interactions.
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