This episode is sponsored by Charm Economics. 

Dr. Christine Meyer discusses the importance of effective communication between healthcare professionals and patients. We explore the significance of avoiding bad conversations and focusing on building strong patient relationships. Dr. Meyer shares insights from her own experience, emphasizing the value of being a good listener and the challenges of balancing time constraints and patient care.

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• [00:02:00] Dr. Meyer's journey in private practice and the growth of her clinic.

• [00:07:00] The importance of effective communication with patients and the challenge of finding the right balance.

• [00:11:30] Handling difficult conversations with patients and providing reassurance while avoiding minimizing their concerns.

• [00:15:30] Strategies for managing patients with unclear diagnoses and balancing patient satisfaction with evidence-based medicine.

• [00:20:00] Addressing patients' concerns when symptoms don't match physical exam findings.

• [00:23:30] Tips for guiding experienced clinicians in improving their communication skills.

• [00:25:00] Advice for new residents entering practice on developing strong patient communication.

Bio/links!

Dr. Meyer, born to first-generation Egyptian parents in New Jersey, holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Rutgers University and a Medical Degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Meyer's journey with medicine began when she met her husband, Dr. Christopher Meyer, on the first day of medical school in 1993. They fulfilled their dream of practicing together on December 13, 2004, establishing CMMD and Associates and Healthy Steps Pediatrics in Exton.

With a home in Downingtown, the Meyers are parents to three children: Maisy, Sam, and Hadley. Beyond patient care and managing their practice, Dr. Meyer loves the beach, running, cooking, and writing. Her latest venture includes the creation of "Tell Me More," a podcast focused on enhancing medical care by analyzing patient-provider communication.

Find Dr. Meyer on her website. 

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