Posted by Kristin Baird How do you react when someone compliments you? After the polite thank you, how do you really process the compliment? If you’re like many people, you may dismiss it and move on without allowing the words to ...
Posted by Kristin Baird https://youtu.be/gHuVCNm4oHQ Empathy is an essential element in a good patient experience, yet many providers miss important cues. In the past few weeks I have shadowed a number of hospitalists to help them improve their patient interactions. During hours ...
Posted by Kristin Baird Anyone working in healthcare should advocate for patients. Patients are vulnerable and frightened. It’s an expectation that comes with the job. When I worked as a public health nurse, I had daily opportunities to serve as a ...
Posted by Kristin Baird Grief is a lonely process. As a healthcare provider, I’ve seen grief throughout my career. I’ve been on the side of tragedy and loss where I was the one helping others walk through a crisis and bereavement. ...
Posted by Kristin Baird The importance of being present I wrote a series about a patient undergoing a long course of chemotherapy, a few years ago. This course of treatment was one chapter in a 30-year battle with chronic illness. What I ...
