I’m coming clean. In this episode, I will discuss some recent patient situations I’ve been in where I didn’t feel I handled myself in the best way possible and how to cut ties when it has to be done. Communication is a key to good chairside manner. Sometimes, those lines of communication break down. It may be a significant other who tries to control the conversation instead of the patient. It may be a conflict in personalities. I’m here to tell you that you are going to run into some patients that you are glad to see go. You might feel guilty but, in the end, you will likely realize it’s for the best.

Sometimes you might come across a patient who disagrees with your professional opinion. You may have feelings of frustration or even guilt when this happens because your goal is to help as many people as you can. Having a patient try to drive treatment that goes against your professional opinion can be disheartening and as professionals, we have to accept that we can’t help every patient who walks through our door.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Conflicting feelings when you let a patient go
The importance of feeling comfortable with patient communication
When a significant other drives the conversation instead of the patient
How to diplomatically turn down a patient
Approaching your patients with a calm and peaceful mindset
Being ok when we can’t help a patient

Resources mentioned in this episode:Peaceful Practice Podcast

Peaceful Practice

Dr. Alan Mead

Dr. Dawn Kulongowski

Business of Dentistry

Voices of Dentistry 2020

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