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The Healing Power of Presence: A Physician’s Approach to Transforming Healthcare Culture (#044)

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Title: The Healing Power of Presence: A Physician's Radical Approach to Patient Care

Are you a healthcare leader feeling trapped in a system that prioritizes efficiency over genuine human connection? This week's Safe Space Made Simple episode offers a transformative perspective on patient care and healthcare culture. Join host Trace Hobson as he interviews Dr. Lawrence Yang, a family physician who's revolutionizing the doctor-patient relationship through the power of presence.

In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover:

  • How slowing down can actually make you more effective in a fast-paced healthcare environment
  • The unexpected impact of 'therapeutic presence' on patient outcomes and physician satisfaction
  • Why addressing your own trauma is crucial for creating a healing space for others
  • How to initiate cultural transformation in healthcare, starting with yourself

    • Key Insights:

    1. The Presence Paradigm: Understand how being fully present, even in short appointments, can dramatically improve patient care and satisfaction.
    2. Trauma-Informed Healthcare: Learn why recognizing the ubiquity of trauma in both patients and providers is essential for holistic healing.
    3. Self-Compassion as a Clinical Tool: Discover how cultivating self-compassion can enhance your capacity for empathy and improve patient outcomes.
    4. The Myth of Physician Invulnerability: Explore why acknowledging our own humanity and wounds is crucial for effective leadership in healthcare.
    5. Systemic Transformation: Understand how individual healing can catalyze broader cultural shifts in healthcare organizations.

      6. Actionable Takeaways:

      • Implement a 'presence practice' at the start of each patient encounter to enhance connection.
      • Explore self-compassion resources like Dr. Kristin Neff's work to build personal resilience.
      • Attend mindfulness and compassion retreats designed specifically for healthcare professionals.
      • Create a 'healing network' with like-minded colleagues to support ongoing personal and professional growth.
      • Practice observing and responding to patients' non-verbal cues to enhance therapeutic presence.
        • Links for resources mentioned in the interview

         

        Connect with Lawrence on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-yang-93b75614/

        Ronald Epstein: https://www.ronaldepstein.com/events

        Retreat for Health Professionals: https://livingthismoment.ca/event/mindfulness-in-medicine-a-meditation-retreat-for-health-professionals-3/

        Professional Development Progam: https://www.ihi.org/education/training/workforce-well-being-leadership-professional-development-program

        Physician Retreat: https://www.revivephysicians.com/retreat2024

        Self-Compassion Resource: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1462526780?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_2H77565KQS7D52Z4Y3M0&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_2H77565KQS7D52Z4Y3M0&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_2H77565KQS7D52Z4Y3M0&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1

         

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