"Expectation without education is frustration." - Jared Halverson How can we expect our patients to follow our treatment plans if we do not sufficiently explain the why and the how behind them? It will inevitably lead to frustration. "If you can't explain it to a six-year-old, you don't understand it yourself." - Albert Einstein Do we understand normal and pathological gait well enough to explain to a person with little-to-no understanding of the details of human gait why a patient with a neurological condition is ambulating the way they do? Can we then explain how our orthotic intervention and related treatment plan will address their gait abnormalities and help them achieve their goals? If we do understand and if we can explain it simply, are we taking the time required to do so? In my experience, orthotists could improve quite a bit in this realm of patient care. I promise it will be worth every extra minute and effort. #oandp #orthoticsandprosthetics #patienteducation
The beautiful part of it is that the pay off is exponential. Master the basics and you can improve your outcomes tremendously.
You make a valid point, Ben. I believe that the ability to simplify complex medical information is one of the most critical skills for healthcare professionals.
Absolutely resonate with your point on the importance of demystifying complex concepts for patients. Transparency in healthcare educates & empowers. As Steve Jobs once highlighted, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Let's aim for clarity & compassion in every patient interaction. #patientcare #healthcaretransparency