Episode 32: Always Touch the Part That Hurts

About this episode

This episode explores the importance of addressing the patient's chief concern by touching the affected area and understanding the nature of their pain.

Do we give the patient what they want or do we give the patient what they need? The answer to this question is in this episode. We explore the interpersonal value of always touching the body part involved in the patient’s chief concern. And because we are Osteopaths, we need to determine if this pain is cause or effect. Fundamentally, the connection that happens between two people when the area of suffering is touched, happens at a deep and profound level. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at https://www.patreon.com/OsteopathyUnplugged Please sign up for our mailing list news about our podcast by entering your email in the "Subscribe to our mailing list" section at the bottom of each page at www.OsteopathyUnplugged.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Paulus, DO, Bonnie Gintis, DO

Topics covered

• patient care
• osteopathy
• interpersonal connection
• pain management
• healthcare communication

Keywords

• osteopathy
• patient needs
• pain cause and effect
• healthcare
• interpersonal value

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