12. A New Approach to Challenging Patients_part 2

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.  This episode is the first of a 3 part series on how to gain mastery of challenging patient encounters while addressing the needs of the person before you.     Are you a PA who has struggled with challenging patient encounters? Have you wondered if there is a way to help these patients that feels rewarding? Do you want to learn simple strategy you can use without adding time to your day?    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:     A new approach to patient care without adding time to your already busy schedule  How the polyvagal nerve theory informs patient presentation The role of stress resilience, and the true source which is life changing A simple actionable strategy to help patients overcome the stress response Listen to episode 10 here.  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]