Talking to Patients About Their Complementary Medicine Use - 8 Key Tips

What do you say if your patient comes in with a bag of supplements? What if they are on a bunch of medications but they don't tell you about all of the supplements that they take?What if you disagree with what they are doing?What if you don't know much about the complementary modalities that they are using?You may feel hesitant to talk to patients about their complimentary medicine use or just feel unsure of exactly what to say. This week you'll learn 8 tips for talking to patients about their complementary treatment use so that you can enhance your relationship with your patient and maximize their wellbeing.Let me know what you think. What else would you add?Dr. CDelia Chiaramonte, MDhttps://www.integrativepalliative.comPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and share the episode with with a friend!Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com  Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touchI'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/