I am currently amid some family health concerns that lead back to generational views, such as:
- medication is the only answer
- what the doctor says is the only plausible way
- accept the outcome rather than advocate
Sometimes these beliefs make it challenging to connect with patients (and maybe family members!) because it takes time to understand what they view as critical or important.
But understanding their personal beliefs, core values, and meeting them where they are can make a world of difference in helping them achieve positive outcomes.
That is why this week I am encouraging you to check out our new Pharmacist led Health Coaching course.
It is an 8-hour advanced training that supports you in developing the skills to have a deeper connection with your patients. Patients are craving to be heard and understood right now and this course will help you gain positive outcomes while still balancing the art of relationship building.
As always, have a great week and keep learning!
Jen
1. Get Off the Sidelines: How to Engage in Pharmacists-Led Health Coaching
Pharmacists have been asking us for years to create a health coach course, and it’s finally here! Learn advanced communication skills to help your patients find their own motivation for positive change. Our expert faculty who created this course provide evidence-backed secrets to success and cutting-edge patient communication techniques.
Health Coach Faculty Experts
2. *Save the Date* Live Law CE for Pharmacists and Technicians, May 1
Fifty Shades of [Grey Areas]: Case Studies in Pharmacy Law and Ethics
Wednesday, May 1, 7-8 pm CST
Learn about ethical “grey areas” in pharmacy practice
- Gold standard practice for product labeling & patient confidentiality
- Pharmacist’s right to freedom of speech
- Paternal consent for vaccination
- And more!
3. Podcast Alert!
This week I talked with Dr. Karen Baker, MSPharm, RPh from the University of Iowa Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy about the American Dental Association’s new pain management guidelines.
Listen in to learn what pharmacists need to know about pain management for dental procedures as well how to triage patients who present with facial pain and swelling.
