04. Master difficult patient encounters in 3 steps

Welcome to TheCompassionRX a podcast inspired by my personal experience with burnout and witness to the desperate need for more compassion and humanity in the healthcare system.   Are you a PA who:  Has ever groaned about seeing a particular kind of patient?  Found yourself trying to exit a room as quickly as possible when a patient encounter is difficult?  Perhaps you have that one, or maybe more, patient encounters that you wish had gone differently? Or maybe you’re a new PA who needs to learn some soft skills? My name is Kristen Jardine. A Lifestyle Medicine PA-C for many years, I learned the hard way how sneaky and unexpected burnout can be, along with the devastating impacts it can have on your life. In this episode, I share:  How as providers we perpetuate difficult encounters A simple 3 step strategy to shift your brain state How mirror neurons are your secret strategy Why training your vagus nerve is key  The transformative power of focusing on truth  May this episode bless you!    ❤️You. Are. Loved.❤️  Kristen   Did this episode inspire you?  I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me at: [email protected]