TwS: Episode 8 - Navigating Patient Appointments

About this episode

Dr. Patty and Tom discuss strategies for navigating challenging patient appointments with healthcare providers.

In this episode, Dr. Patty and Tom review, from a multitude of angles, how a patient can go about navigating often-difficult/triggering appointments with providers. They discuss a few tips, tricks, and ways to frame things that might make an appointment land a little easier. Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or therapeutic advice. Listening does not establish a provider–patient relationship. Because every body, history, and nervous system is unique, listeners are encouraged to consult their own qualified healthcare professionals before making changes to their health or treatment plans.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Patty

Guest: Tom

Topics covered

• patient appointments
• healthcare navigation
• provider interactions
• patient tips
• emotional support

Keywords

• patient appointments
• healthcare
• provider tips
• navigating appointments
• emotional support

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