Posted August 13, 2017 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Chit Chat

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Researchers have found that people who engage in small talk with strangers are happier than those who don’t. Chit chat can even give you a cognitive boost.

A Five Part Plan for Mastering the Art of Small Talk might be just what the doctor ordered. Some clever tips, for the most […]

Posted May 29, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Empathy Matters

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Patient satisfaction wasn’t influenced by wait time for an appointment or wait time in the office, time spent with the surgeon, resident/fellow involvement, whether or not patients were seeking a second opinion, patients’ health knowledge or type of treatment.

A recent report in Medline Plus from the National Institutes of Health […]