Listen, Think, & Speak Like a Doctor: Essential Skills for Medical School & Practice

Students graduate from medical school with a knowledge of body systems, disease processes, and care algorithms. They've learned to treat but not necessarily how to connect with patients as people. It's these difficult-to-learn connection skills that trip doctors up and that patients need doctors to have to ensure the best outcomes. Listen, Think, & Speak Like a Doctor is a witty, relatable, and honest book full of sage advice regarding the real-life challenges and practice demands of becoming and being a physician.

Dr. Thakur shares actionable wisdom through relatable, engaging metaphors and anecdotes about the thinking and listening skills required to make beneficial decisions for everything from choosing a career path to diagnosing difficult cases once in practice. He also shares stories about how a skillful physician interacts with, and speaks to, patients. Dr. Thakur's insights make an excellent primer for physicians-in-training and new physicians; they'll also resonate with experienced doctors, re-energizing their patient interactions and their commitment to their chosen healing profession.

Author: Smiley Thakur
Publisher: Transplant and Nephrology Nw, Pllc
Published: 05/05/2021
Pages: 202
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d
ISBN13: 9780990951469
ISBN10: 0990951464
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Physician & Patient