“You only get one shot to make a good first impression.” 

Knowing how to introduce oneself can be challenging and awkward especially if you tend to be an introvert and feel hesitant to make the first move. There are definite do’s and don’ts to getting off on the right foot to building rapport, trust, and making yourself and the patient at ease.   We all know starting well is essential and necessary, but how to do it well is not well understood.   

In this episode, Dr. Chawla reveals one of his embarrassing moments where he put his foot in his mouth and never really recovered. He also talks about some key things that many doctors fail to do and in his opinion should do.   Dr. Chawla also talks about how having a proper framework to do things correctly is a critical strategy for success. Having a useful framework applies to whether you are making a cake, building a house, using ACLS and even a clinical encounter.  This is part one of a three part series on how to communicate more effectively with a patient.   

The principles he shares, especially in this first part, helps anyone who is working with people and wants to connect better with them.  

Welcome to The Introverted Doctor, the podcast that uncovers myths, mistakes, and misconceptions that hold healthcare professionals back from living their best life at work, home, and play. Each week, Dr. Lalit Chawla will present tips and strategies that you can begin applying right away! He's a full-time Family Physician, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, International Lecture and Writer.   

In his former life, he was a professional Illusionist and still uses his skills in his workshops, lectures and in the clinical setting.  He incorporates magic and illusions in his lectures and teaches healthcare professionals how to use magic in a clinical setting and in the rehabilitation setting.  

www.TheIntrovertedDoctor.com