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\u201cMrs. Jones, it will take 3 things to get better.\u201d<\/p>\n
Many, many<\/em> years ago, I heard this from an extraordinarily successful chiropractic doctor. He invited me to observe him discuss this in a report of findings with one of his patients.<\/p>\n I sat on the side, next to his knee-chest table, and with the patient\u2019s permission, observed, paid attention.<\/p>\n The first part of the report was typical: a review of the findings, an explanation of the condition, a treatment plan, and a description of the potential consequences of not treating the condition.<\/p>\n Pretty standard, even now.<\/p>\n Then, he told the patient: \u201cMrs. Jones, it will take 3 things to get better: Time. Repetition. Effort.\u201d<\/p>\n He then went over each point. For example, it is obvious that it takes time to improve anything. It also requires repeated applications, such as painting a house, cleaning out a garage, or watering a garden.<\/p>\n But the last element he emphasized: Effort.<\/em><\/p>\n Any improvement takes work, he said, and gave examples. These included activities such as performing home exercises to improve their condition, attending a class on spinal fitness, and simply making it to the office to maintain their schedule.<\/p>\n He was an athletic doctor, and I believe this influenced his approach. He was coaching his patient, much like an athletic coach would motivate a player.<\/p>\n Yes, you are a well-educated, skilled, and caring doctor. But consider your role as a coach as well. You want to get your patient, as a \u201cplayer,\u201d to improve, and you know what it takes. You want them to win. So \u2013 you tell them!<\/p>\n They have a responsibility, just as you do. Seek your patient\u2019s agreement on these three ingredients for a successful course of treatment, and remind them at approximately every 6 visits.<\/p>\n I have seen this work. It also applies to all aspects of our lives whenever we want to improve something.<\/p>\n In fact, I remind the offices we work with that these are the 3 factors needed to improve their<\/em> business.<\/p>\n Educate your patients. But coach your chiropractic and healthcare patients on what it takes to get better, and that is:<\/p>\n Keep caring, coaching, and stay Goal Driven.<\/p>\n Ed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Consider adding this to your Report of Findings \u201cMrs. Jones, it will take 3 things to get better.\u201d Many, many years ago, I heard this from an extraordinarily successful chiropractic doctor. He invited me to observe him discuss this … Continue reading \n