The Art of Patient Communication with Dr Kritika Mehra

Connections

Episode Summary

In this episode of 'The Art of Patient Communication,' Dr Kritika Mehra shares her personal journey of a hectic travel schedule and how it led to a profound realisation about focus and dealing with stress. Dr. Mehra recounts her experiences preparing for a busy period, including advanced studies, family commitments, and visiting a rural Indian village for a wedding. She relates this experience to handling challenging patients, emphasising the importance of shifting focus, being present, gathering data, and understanding patient concerns to build rewarding connections. Tune in to learn valuable strategies to improve patient interactions and communication.

Episode Notes

In this episode of 'The Art of Patient Communication,' Dr Kritika Mehra shares her personal journey of a hectic travel schedule and how it led to a profound realisation about focus and dealing with stress. Dr. Mehra recounts her experiences preparing for a busy period, including advanced studies, family commitments, and visiting a rural Indian village for a wedding. She relates this experience to handling challenging patients, emphasising the importance of shifting focus, being present, gathering data, and understanding patient concerns to build rewarding connections. Tune in to learn valuable strategies to improve patient interactions and communication.

 

(00:19) A Busy Year: Personal Anecdotes

(03:10) Facing Fears: The Indian Wedding

(06:38) Drawing Parallels: Challenging Patients

(07:14) Strategies for Handling Difficult Patients

(10:02) Conclusion: Building Rewarding Connections