The Art of Constructive Conversations in Pediatric Care with Sim CoutierIn this episode of The Pediatric Lounge, the hosts are joined by Sim Coutier from Kindred Skills to discuss the power and importance of constructive conversations in pediatric practice. Highlighting the nuances and challenges of effective communication, particularly in situations involving vaccine hesitancy and other crucial health decisions, Sim shares strategies for fostering trust and understanding through curiosity, active listening, and asking thoughtful questions. The conversation also covers the impact of the current socio-political climate on patient interactions and offers practical insights for developing more effective communication skills in clinical settings.00:00 Introduction to The Pediatric Lounge00:29 Editorial: The Importance of Constructive Conversations00:37 Guest Introduction: Sim Coutier from Kindred01:37 The Art of Constructive Conversations02:02 Casual Catch-Up with Sim03:49 Sim's Experience in Detroit and Medical Conferences05:07 Sim's Daughter's Medical Journey07:56 Defining Constructive Conversations09:55 Challenges in Constructive Conversations15:28 Handling Vaccine Hesitancy32:35 Building Trust Through Curiosity38:10 Transactional vs. Constructive Conversations39:28 Flu Vaccine Conversations39:39 Transactional Communication Issues39:54 Leadership and Communication Failures40:57 Escalating Conflicts in Pediatric Care41:57 Fear and Assumptions in Medical Conversations43:27 Constructive Conversations and Building Relationships45:33 Challenges in Pediatric Consultations48:53 Understanding and Addressing Parental Concerns50:24 The Importance of Curiosity in Conversations59:39 Practical Examples and Solutions01:10:29 Final Thoughts and SummarySupport the show🔴 Subscribe for more Doctor stories like this: 🎧Apple and give us a 5-star review. on the TPL Website SOCIAL Media Pages =============================== 📝 - Substack🎧 - PODCAST👥 - FACEBOOK🐦 - TWITTER📸 - Instagram➡️ - Linkedin The Pediatric Lounge - A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between. The conversations are not intended as medical advice, and the opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guest.

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