Challenging the Narrative: Rethinking Collaboration in Physiotherapy In the realm of healthcare, collaboration between clinicians and patients is pivotal for successful outcomes. Yet, in physiotherapy, a field deeply rooted in the science of healing and movement, there’s a growing...
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Introduction: Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the overall wellbeing of individuals, including those suffering from mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. As highlighted in Moshe Bar’s concept of “Mindwandering,” individuals with depression often find it difficult...
Negotiation is a concept often misunderstood as mere bargaining, especially when we think of haggling over prices in a marketplace. However, this interpretation barely scratches the surface of what negotiation truly entails. In the realm of healthcare, particularly in...
Michael Bungay Stanier, a renowned coach and author, emphasises the importance of taming one’s ‘advice monster,’ particularly in fields like healthcare where clear communication and client engagement are vital. The ‘advice monster’ is the tendency to jump in with...
In the world of healthcare, particularly in physiotherapy, the initial consultation plays a pivotal role in understanding a patient’s condition. However, this process often subjects patients to a barrage of questions, leading to what is known as ‘question fatigue’. ...
Communication in healthcare goes beyond just the words we speak. As healthcare professionals, your tone of voice plays a pivotal role in how your message is received by patients. The right tone can make a patient feel safe and...
Though William Miller is a psychologist, his work with Stephen Rollnick on Motivational Interviewing (MI) has extended far beyond the confines of my original field. I’d like to share some insights from his book “Motivational Interviewing” that I believe...
Introduction: The Essence of the ‘Why’ In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, where treatments and technologies advance rapidly, the constant and pivotal element remains the patient’s ‘Why’. This ‘Why’, as emphasised by Simon Sinek, is deeply rooted in the...
As physiotherapists, we are often confronted with the challenge of working with resistant clients. Rehabilitation can be a physically and emotionally taxing journey for both the clinician and the client. Striving for the best outcomes makes effective negotiation essential....
