Acupuncture in Scottsdale: Improved Patient Outcomes
Have you ever walked out of a medical practitioners office and had these thoughts: I don’t really think he/she gets my problem or I’m not sure how all these tests are going to help with my issue, or why do I keep getting sent to another specialist and I’m not getting any answers or, geeze, I didn’t get a chance to talk fully about my condition; I felt so rushed.
One of the key issues that practitioners face in treating patients is balancing TIME relative to COSTS – those to the patient and operating costs. In order to offset rising operating and health expenses, practitioners schedule more patients in the day with the result being that relationships, communication, and ultimately patient outcomes are compromised.
The Benefits of Feeling Cared For
Time and costs are real concerns that all practitioners encounter. I believe, however, that better patient outcomes will pay more in the long run. My priority in treating patients is having them feel cared for and empowered to achieve well being. I believe that part of the healing process happens in the mind of the patient. When people feel cared for, when they participate in the healing process and when they have a trusting relationship with their practitioner, studies show that outcomes in most cases improve by 30% or more. That’s significant and it’s important!
Next time you are in need of a health care practitioner, do your homework and find a practitioner who can not only provide great care, but also provide balanced care. My motto: Treat the whole person.