10. A new approach to challenging patients_part 1

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:  rushes through challenging patient encounters?  Experience a knee jerk response to turf all difficult patients to behavioral health?  Or maybe you feel like a doormat when challenging patients come in?  You belong here friend, and this episode is for you!   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 neuroscience simplifies understanding of challenging patient behavior The amazing design of the human brain  3 distinct ways patients present  A rapid assessment tool for the patient in front of you     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]