In this episode we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Bradley Block, the founder of the Physician’s Guide to Doctoring Podcast. Dr. Block, a private practice otolaryngologist, came to recognize that establishing a strong patient rapport was the key for building trust, optimizing productivity, and finding fulfillment in his medical profession. In his attempt to improve his doctor-patient communication, he scoured available resources but came up empty-handed. This inspired him to create the Physician’s Guide to Doctoring podcast.
Dr. Bradley Block speaks with Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma and Dr. Michael Hersh, exploring his journey toward becoming a more efficient, effective, and intentional communicator when interacting with patients. They delve into the significance of assessing encounters that don’t go as planned and getting curious to understand the reasons behind those situations. They go on to stress the importance of acknowledging our own humanity and recognizing that we may not always perform at our absolute best during every patient visit—and that this is perfectly normal. Tune in to discover valuable insights on how to approach patient interactions with greater mindfulness and purpose.
What you will learn:
- Comparisonitis can hinder us from reaching our full potential
- Dr. Block’s tips for intentional communication with patients
- It is important to be deliberate in our visits with patients
- You won’t always show up as your best self, and that’s OK
Featured:
- Learn more about Dr. Bradley Block and the podcast Physician’s Guide to Doctoring HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma’s programs with Thought Work, MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Michael Hersh’s program at Better Physician Life, including 1-to-1 physician coaching and the associated online course, by visiting his website HERE.
- Joan Naidorf: Author of “Changing How We Think About Difficult Patients”
