Here's how you can balance strategic decision making with empathy and compassion as a patient advocate.

Understand Patient Needs: Listen actively to concerns and preferences. Informed Decisions: Provide clear, accessible information about options. Collaborative Approach: Involve patients in decision-making, respecting their autonomy. Transparent Communication: Maintain open, honest, empathetic dialogue. Holistic Care: Consider emotional, social, and psychological aspects. Advocate Resources: Ensure access to necessary resources and support. Feedback Loop: Regularly seek and act on patient feedback for improvement.

One thing I have found that is helpful is to be comfortable with the silence. Active listening happens most when we pay attention to what a survivor is NOT saying.

My take on this comes from both sides of the table, both as an advocate and as a patient. It is very important that you are not only listening to what the patient is trying to say but also to acknowledge that you are hearing them. To tell someone your concerns and have them "appear" to hear you only to have them dismiss what you said makes the patient believe that you don't believe what they had to say was valid. All that succeeds in doing is getting the patient to shut down and not confide in you because they have lost their trust in you.

Active listening with no distraction whatsoever makes the patient feels safe and valued, making them to express themselves extensively.

Empatía y toma de decisiones con el paciente son fundamentales en la atención médica. Como profesional de la salud, es crucial ponerse en el lugar del paciente y entender sus necesidades y preocupaciones. Esto permite tomar decisiones informadas y personalizadas que satisfagan las necesidades individuales del paciente. La empatía y la comunicación efectiva son esenciales para establecer una relación de confianza y garantizar la mejor atención posible."

Balancing strategic decision-making with empathy and compassion involves grasping the unique needs of each patient. While some needs are universal, such as clear communication and respect, others are specific to the individual's situation. Recognizing these needs allows for tailored advocacy, ensuring decisions are clinically sound and personally appropriate. Empathy is key; placing yourself in patients' circumstances helps understand their needs and anticipate care patterns. For instance, with non-English speaking patients in diabetic ketoacidosis, my experience helps me combine objective symptoms with clinical algorithms and personal insight to address their needs effectively. This approach builds trust and enhances patient care.

Letting the patient explain their concerns in their own way and in their own time without being rushed or dismissed is very important. This is especially important when you are dealing with a client who has multiple diagnoses. They already feel like they will be considered a hypochondriac because of the number of diagnoses and specialists they see. Having someone put them at ease and making them feel accepted, understood, and cared about is most important.

Escuchar al paciente es gran Empatía pero faltan médicos están evaluando todavía los lugares como si estuviera Covid . Horas horas espera . Pero no escuchan están las equivalencias los resultados , discuten es así ..Médicos expertos lo desaprueban .

What I often find that works well is simple. Often patients are scared. Take the time to do the job that needs to be done. Giving pain meds before splinting or moving an injuries patient. Often we think the meds will work. The edge of the pain is gone, but they are still scared. Talking to them about them goes further. Ask what they like, why, build off that conversation. Distraction is just as important as treatment. It also show family members and bystanders that we are human. Empathy and bedside manner compliments the pain management. I hope patients remember the little things, not just I showed up and did my job. Make them feel like they are your entire focus until you are no longer with them.

Clear communication is essential for medical staff to be proficient in to ensure that patients fully understand their health conditions, treatment options, and care plans. Effective communication involves using plain language, avoiding medical jargon, and confirming understanding through techniques such as teach-back, where the patient repeats the information in their own words. Additionally, patient advocates should actively listen, provide written materials, and use visual aids when necessary. By prioritizing these strategies, patient advocates can empower patients to make informed decisions and improve their overall healthcare experience.

Communicating to the patient clearly is important but you need to make sure with the patient that they completely understood you. You may believe you were clear but that does not mean the patient understood you. Having them confirm by them going through your instructions to you will make sure they understood you. It will take a little extra time, but it will be worth it in the end.

Balancing strategic decision-making with empathy requires fostering relationships with a multidisciplinary team, where each member's expertise is genuinely valued. My experiences have shown that through such collaboration, we ensure decisions are informed by diverse perspectives, which is critical for delivering comprehensive and empathetic care. This approach not only enriches the decision-making process but also strengthens the overall support system for service users, aligning strategic objectives with compassionate care.

Holistic treatment. Listening to a team valuing all input. And aiming at empowerment of service patricians and having the participant set the goals.

Collaboration is one of the key components to deliver safe and effective client centered care. Each role of the health care multidisciplinary team acts as a driver to compliment the overall goals and plan of care. Collaborative work fosters a sense of team building, clear communication, critical thinking, and other various skills that ultimately focus on a holistic approach to client well being.

Una cosa es hacer ,hablar con el paciente después se encuentran muy cansados , Pero Alergista mí madre hoy sigue luchando dejando legado a jóvenes . Excelente médico alergia , neumonologo, Excelente . Socci . Agradezco todo lo que trabajo para este bien de la alergia a los alimentos,luego pulmón de una neumonía es Master . Hay lindos médicos de 40.@ños conoces dan todo . Hay volver ello más los jóvenes están dando Diagnósticos errados . Esta la Salud es la vida .

Valorar más escuchar. Estadísticas vividas no son cuentos .Poemas están las personas . La ciencia es exacta refutable . Existen pruebas el que no opine igual se dedique otra cosa decía mí Profesor . Lo congnitivo vale mucho hoy en los Médicos puede llevarlos dar un mal.diagnostico.