It's Not in Your Head
Welcome to It's Not in Your Head Podcast, with Dan and Juz. Dr. Dan is a Sports Physician and Justine a Pain Coach and patient. We have come together to find ways to manage complex pain better for both patients and providers. New episodes will come out bi-weekly on all major platforms.
It's Not in Your Head
25 Communicating Better: Owning Your Care & Understanding Your Doctors POV
Managing Complex Chronic Pain: Patient and Provider Strategies
In this episode of 'It's Not In Your Head' podcast, Dan and Juz delve into effective strategies for managing complex chronic pain for both patients and providers. The conversation is sparked by Dan's experience at a recent patient-focused conference, where problematic suggestions about managing doctor-patient conflicts arose. This episode aims to provide more constructive tips for patients to own their care, improve communication and information sharing with their doctors, and better navigate the healthcare system with complex diagnosis. They also explore the importance of a structured approach in consultations, the relevance of pre-screening forms, and the role of empathy and humility from the provider side. The goal is to bridge the gap between patients and providers, enhancing mutual understanding leading to more effective outcomes. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion that promises to ease the anxiety around talking with your Doctor, and managing complex patients if you're a provider.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:28 Dan's Conference Experience and Mental Health
00:50 Challenges in Doctor-Patient Relationships
04:02 Strategies for Complex Patients
04:57 Steps to Own Your Care
05:46 Prioritizing and Matching Problems to Doctors
14:10 Effective Communication with Doctors
14:58 Understanding Doctor's Perspective
16:12 Facilitating Doctor's Hypothesis Generation
28:14 Empathy and Communication Techniques
31:34 Pre-Screening and Diagnostic Tools
32:00 Understanding Central Sensitization Inventory
33:28 The Importance of DAS 21
34:15 Addressing Childhood Trauma in Medical History
35:52 The Role of Trust in Doctor-Patient Relationships
37:36 Barriers to Treatment Adherence
41:48 Recognizing Literacy and Communication Challenges
46:02 Managing Patient Fears and Concerns
51:12 The Value of Admitting Uncertainty
56:33 Bridging the Gap Between Doctors and Patients
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