Cultural humility is key in patient care.
Physicians, it's crucial to navigate sensitive interactions with empathy and understanding.
Acknowledging when we've unintentionally triggered a patient is a vital part of healing and building trust.
Here are three things to keep in mind:
- Recognize the impact of past trauma on your patients.
- Use empathic language to address and apologize for any distress caused.
- Focus on restoring the trust and connection with your patient.
Understanding that it's not about you, but about decades of their experiences, can transform your practice.
Have you ever considered how cultural humility can improve your patient interactions?
Infectious disease physician Tyler B. Evans discusses his article "Meeting transgender patients where they are: a health care imperative."
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