All it takes is one moment or word to change someone's life. It is up to you on if that news is made good or bad based on how you say it

Tret your patients how you would want to be treated by a doctor

Be an advocate for them. They're scared and you .ay be the only person, they have in that moment

kindness matters more than we think

Patients can feel powerless if things are not worded correctly

Leaving your emotions behind can be beneficial

When she was put into a situation where the roles were reversed, she was able to reflect on how she treated her own patients as a caregiver.

When people are trained to contain their emotions in front of patients, they often seem to lack empathy at times.

Just one comment can make or break the confidence of the patient. Choose words carefully.

the way doctors act can effect patients

Thinking about if the roles were reversed

Keeping calm and not over exaggerating when telling patients news

Medicine is a black box for so many

Not only do patients need doctors, doctors need the patients.

Spending time in the "dark" places with the patients can change the mind of doctors.

Words are impactful

Patients often feel voiceless, so try and make them comfortable

Anything can change in an instant

healthcare professionals need to be an instrument of healing in the way patients need them to be

lean into the suffering

the system is broken but the people are good

As patients, doctors aren't giving there full effort to help someone recover.

Patients don't feel empowered to share the help and wants they need.

As a doctor, you should be open and direct, and make sure you are understanding the information given.

all it takes is one moment to change your life completely

patients feel empowered to be vocal about fears or needs

the systems have disincentivized human interaction

The way professionals speak to their patients can have a great impact on them.

Everything can change very quickly, so make sure you have adequate time to process.

Bringing a friend can make you feel more comfortable and at home

Make a list

I didn't think that doctors who became patients could also have such a terrible experience in the hospital

I didn't realize how hard it can be to be understanding and compassionate to patients 24/7

feeling the emotions of the patient can help them so much more

caregivers make a high impact on the patient for the rest of their life.

patience can become "voiceless" when effected by illness

It isn't just physically that healthcare professionals help it is also Emotionally and mentally.

Make sure you are speaking up for yourself and asking the questions you have.

The tone you have with your patients are very impactful

Put yourself in the patients shoes.

Bringing in friends or family for high stake appointments

Make lists with question, concerns, and issues

Make sure you understand everything being said to you

wording matters

leave your emotions behind

make a list

Healthcare providers must lean into suffering

Patients have been feeling silenced

Healthcare providers need to be an instrument of healing according to the patients needs

Make a list ahead of time of areas you wish to discuss

Disengaging from your own emotions beneficial

Treat the patient how you would like to be treated as a professional

treating patients how you want to be treated is important

how you choose to speak to your patient matters

helping your patient in that dark place can make a difference

How she only noticed how bad she was treated when the roles were reversed.

How much she strived to change herself to be more welcoming and mindful of the patient because they are there too.

And my final takeaway is how much she is trying to advocate for more recognition to the subject and how as a doctor or nurse you can be more empathetic to your patient.

The system might be broken, but the people helping aren't

A few people stood out to her when things were tough, and made her life a little easier

She realized after what happened to her that she needs to focus more on patient care rather than just doing her job

You are observing a patients most sensitive time in their life, they will remember the care they receive, it impacts them.

Lean into the suffering, it can help deepen the relationship and could help contribute to the healing process.

Being considerate to a patient , and learning how to be that silent hero.

The words you say to someone to deliver such bad news will stick with them forever so make sure to choose your words wisely.

The term “ circling the drain” could you imagine hearing someone stating your situation in that way.

It is a doctor’s job to give all the information and answer any possible questions.

all it takes is one word or sentence and it could change the patients view on doctors.

unlikely heroes make all the difference

words are powerful

Words Matter.

Bring a list in with questions.

Make sure you know everything that is being said before the end of the visit.

A human life should be talked about with respect

Have a pre-planned list

Control personal emotions as a physician

Lean into the suffering

Every medical professional can impact a patient's care, treat them how you'd want to be treated if roles were switched.

The littlest things you can do as a healthcare professional can stick with someone everyday.

I am surprised by how doctors are able to share how they are so effected by their patients

I think its important to empathize with patients the same way she had to be put in a patients position to really understand what makes a good doctor from one just doing their job

go into it thinking about how it may be the patients scariest and worst day and to give them respect and patience

Even the smallest gesture of kindness can make a patient's experience at the hospital so much better

"serving them in their time of

greatest need, we would each help the other find meaning and purpose in the midst of suffering."

Regardless of your role in the hospital, acknowledging their suffering and inspiring their confidence is a very meaningful act that is very important in patient care

It's important to be sensitive to your patient and to not lie to them

learn your patients fears

Patients often feel powerless and voiceless, so it's important to advocate for them

" Medicine is a black box for

so many.”

Treat a patient how you want to be treated, almost as if you are the patient.

Remember to speak carefully because any word or phrase can make a patient feel uncomfortable, and like they are not in good care.