When The Patient Doesn't Want To Talk About Their Illness: 5 Key Questions To Ask

Welcome to The Integrative Palliative Podcast where we talk about integrative symptom management and physician wellbeing, because every physician deserves to have satisfying work and every patient deserves an effective and joyful physician!This week we are talking about what to do when the patient doesn't want to talk about their diagnosis. Should you force the issue? Let it go?There are times that we should be pushy and times that we should back off. Come learn the 5 key questions to ask when your patient or loved one won't talk to you about their serious illness.Reach out anytime!Dr. CDelia Chiaramonte, MDwww.integrativepalliative.com 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/