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ASTUTE DOCTOR BUNDLE   Maximally enhance physician impact with this comprehensive package of 6 CME-accredited interactive learning courses. This interactive online learning bundle offers practical, evidence-based recommendations, case studies and audio narration to provide physicians with a suite of interpersonal skills they can implement immediately in practice.   Each course in the package is designed in a step-wise approach to offer physicians a set of core patient communication skills that together will optimize efficiency and improve outcomes in patient encounters.    The six courses are arranged into chapters for effective and flexible learning on our online platform.   To learn more about each of the courses in this bundle, click on the links below or view the Content tab on this page.   Building Strong Patient Relationships Eliciting Patient Concerns Patient-Centered Information Gathering Maximizing Patient Understanding and Recall Motivating Patients Setting Mutually Agreed Goals   Thank you for choosing Astute Doctor. We hope you enjoy your learning experience and we congratulate you for taking time out of your busy schedule to build skills that increase your impact with patients.   Learning Objectives At the end of the 6-course program physicians will be better able to: Apply evidence-based patient-centered, empathic interpersonal techniques to improve doctor and patient satisfaction. Apply evidence-based patient-centered, empathic interpersonal techniques to improve patient care. Apply evidence-based patient-centered, empathic interpersonal techniques to reduce malpractice litigation risk. Apply evidence-based patient-centered, empathic interpersonal techniques to connect effectively with patients.   Certificate By completing/passing each course, you will attain a CME Certificate of Completion.   Learning Credits 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM Estimated time to complete this activity: 6.50 hours Read more

We know that passing the USMLE validates your medical education and skills globally. It is a stepping stone to a promising medical career based in the United States of America. It allows you to contribute your unique perspectives and expertise to the diverse and multicultural healthcare landscape in the United States. Your ultimate goal is to enhance your knowledge, gain practical experience, and, most importantly, provide exceptional patient care while increasing overall patient satisfaction through exemplary communication skills and medical expertise. This comprehensive series of 6 interactive learning courses offers practical, evidence-based recommendations, case studies, and audio narration to provide you with a suite of interpersonal skills you can implement immediately to increase your impact as a US-based clinician. Each course in the package is designed in a step-wise approach to offer you core patient communication skills that will optimize efficiency and improve outcomes in patient encounters.  The six courses are arranged into chapters for effective and flexible learning on our online platform. Thank you for choosing Astute Doctor. We hope you enjoy your learning experience, and we congratulate you on your journey to build skills that increase your impact as a US-based clinician. Read more

PHYSICIAN IMPACT WEBINAR SERIES **CME Credit Not Included**   This acclaimed series of 10 short webinars provides practical advice that will improve physician efficiency during the patient encounter, enabling more to be achieved in the time available and resulting in a good patient experience.   If you want a more productive workday with more effective patient encounters, the Astute Doctor ‘Physician Impact Series’ can provide the strategies you need. In this series, you will explore how to… Get information quickly without rushing the patient Use powerful phrases that show empathy and caring Handle disgruntled patients without losing your cool Motivate patients to go along with the treatment plan Generate patient loyalty and word-of-mouth referrals   Presented by renowned physician-patient interaction expert Andrew Golden M.D., the series consists of ten bite-sized webinars that run for 15 minutes each. Dr Golden led the physician improvement initiative at Kaiser Permanente for over 15 years, is one of the most highly respected and well credentialed experts in this area. This is your opportunity to learn from one of the very best!   CONTENT OVERVIEW Webinar 1: Building trust in the first 2 minutes. When you are short on time the first two minutes of the physician-patient encounter are the most crucial for establishing rapport and trust. In this webinar, we discuss how to build trust quickly including how to make a good first impression, techniques for not looking rushed, effective introductions and tips for connecting with patients to develop trusting, productive relationships. Webinar 2: Dealing with the angry patient. Some patient behaviors are more difficult to manage than others, and the angry abusive patient is no exception – it can be intimidating and frightening for physicians. Often it is not clear what is truly driving the behavior and how best to defuse the situation. In this webinar, we provide insights into this difficult patient behavior and provide key strategies for transforming the interaction with an angry patient into a productive dialogue. Webinar 3: Getting the information you need quickly. For a variety of reasons patients sometimes withhold information, but there is much a physician can do to create an environment that will facilitate faster and more complete disclosure of information. In this webinar, we cover key techniques to get patients talking so you can quickly uncover important information that will increase diagnostic accuracy and help you better understand patient concerns. Webinar 4: Game plans for efficient patient encounters. Moving through the patient encounter in a way that is both effective and efficient is an every day challenge for physicians. Having a structured game plan for each encounter is essential for keeping your daily schedule on track. In this webinar, we cover effective strategies for setting patient expectations and structuring the encounter, and provide techniques to help you efficiently move from one phase of the encounter to the next. Webinar 5: Minimizing "hand on the door knob" concerns. Most physicians have experienced the frustration of closing the encounter, standing to say goodbye, and having the patient say ‘Oh, by the way Doctor’. These ‘hand on the door knob’ concerns are particularly problematic for physicians short on time. In this webinar, we provide techniques for uncovering patient concerns early, for using patient feedback to structure the encounter, and for effectively managing a list of patient concerns that is too long. Webinar 6: Using patient insights to deliver better care. Sometimes standard history taking questions are not enough, and as a physician you need to dig deep to uncover important insights that help you get the right diagnosis or propose a treatment plan the patient can manage. In this webinar, we discuss how to uncover the patient insights that will help you develop effective treatment plans, and provide questioning strategies that save you time. Webinar 7:  Empathy is your secret strategy. Empathy plays a leading role in every strong human relationship and today’s astute physician views empathy as a powerful time-saving tool – a secret strategy to boost productivity and efficiency. In this webinar, we discuss how physicians can identify empathic opportunities provided by patients and use these to purposefully and effectively direct the flow of the encounter. Webinar 8: Helping the non-motivated patient find reasons to change. Motivating patients is not easy. Some patients fear change, some avoid it and others don’t even believe it is possible. Guiding a non-motivated patient towards a needed change is a challenge for physicians that begins with helping the patient find their own reasons for change. In this webinar, we discuss strategies for uncovering the patient’s personal reasons for change that can be used to increase their motivation. Webinar 9: Explanations patients can understand and remember. Figuring out the right level of information for each patient, and then delivering it in a way that is meaningful and will be remembered is a constant challenge for physicians. In this webinar we cover the key components of an effective explanation and provide techniques for breaking down information and checking understanding. The webinar also includes practical suggestions to help your patients better recall instructions. Webinar 10: Negotiating a plan that works. Every disease management plan needs to meet the physician’s medical requirements, but to be successful it also needs to be acceptable and realistic for the patient. Finding a common understanding and negotiating the details of the plan is critical for success. In this webinar, we discuss how to best manage a negotiation with a patient, overcome barriers and agree on a plan that works for both physician and patient.   Thank you for choosing Astute Doctor. We hope you enjoy your learning experience and we congratulate you for taking time out of your busy schedule to build skills that increase your impact with patients. Read more

PEAK PERFORMANCE THROUGH PROFESSIONALISM **CME Credit Not Included**   Astute Doctor is proud to announce our partnership with The Goals Institute and offer this unique opportunity for healthcare professionals who want to maximize their impact. 'Peak Performance Through Professionalism' will develop skill sets and behaviors that drive “professionalism” through commitment to key performance qualities in the workplace. Enhanced professionalism builds trust, respect, and a new level of excellence that achieves outcomes and attracts opportunities.   By using the Five Keys to Being a True Professional, participants learn how to apply attributes for excellence, both individually and collaboratively, to build working environments cemented in quality, integrity and high performance. This course encourages participants to strive for excellence, with important tips to help professionals at all organizational levels unlock potential and achieve success using effective tools and motivation.   This course is designed to... Reinforce a culture of positive values, moral conduct, and professional behavior Emphasize the benefits of Professionalism Inspire accountability, responsibility and commitment to quality Motivate participants to seek working excellence Provide a framework and resource for improving performance now and in the future   We know that busy healthcare professionals expect learning opportunities to be efficient and effective. 'Peak Performance Through Professionalism' is organized into five bite-sized sections delivered in a flexible learning format. Introduction Character Attitude and Excellence Competency and Conduct Course Review and The Quest Thank you for choosing Astute Doctor. We hope you enjoy your learning experience and we congratulate you for taking time out of your busy schedule to build skills that increase your impact with patients and colleagues. Read more

PROFESSIONALISM IS FOR EVERYONE (BOOK) **Free Shipping to United States**   Astute Doctor is proud to announce our partnership with The Goals Institute and offer this unique opportunity for healthcare professionals who want to maximize their impact. ‘Professionalism Is For Everyone’ provides a practical approach towards excellence, to help you immediately build skill sets and behaviors for success.    This book discusses approaches and attitudes that drive “professionalism” through commitment to key performance qualities in the workplace, with helpful tips and dos and don’ts to guide immediate improvements.   By using the Five Keys to Being a True Professional, readers learn to embrace responsibility and implement a professional approach, building trust, respect, and enhanced communication skills. This course encourages participants to strive for excellence, with important tools to help professionals at all organizational levels unlock potential and achieve success.   This book is designed to... Reinforce a culture of positive values, moral conduct, and professional behavior Provide practical tips, dos and don’ts on how to become a true professional Inspire accountability, responsibility and commitment to quality Motivate participants to seek working excellence Provide a useful resource for professionals throughout their careers   We know that busy healthcare professionals expect learning opportunities to be efficient and effective. ‘Professionalism Is For Everyone' is organized into an easy-to-digest format with bite-sized chapters and helpful lists. Thank you for choosing Astute Doctor. We hope you enjoy your learning experience and we congratulate you for taking time out of your busy schedule to build skills that increase your impact with patients and colleagues.   Read more

SETTING MUTUALLY AGREED GOALS   Involving patients in goal setting and medical decision making improves patient engagement which is an important step in setting achievable treatment goals. Help your patients succeed using strategies to set mutual goals, negotiate with patients to find common ground, and overcome barriers to achieving treatment goals.   Help your patients on the path to treatment success with this interactive 1-hour online CME course for strategically minded physicians who want to make the most of every patient encounter.   Applying evidence-based techniques, this engaging and interactive online CME course offers strategies to engage your patients in decision making and improve their adherence to agreed treatment goals. In this course, you will explore how to... Encourage patient engagement in decision making Agree with patients on mutual goals Overcome barriers to goal achievement Negotiate to find common ground Increase treatment success rates Improve patient adherence   We know that busy physicians expect learning opportunities to be efficient and effective. 'Setting Mutually Agreed Goals' is organized into four bite-sized chapters delivered in a flexible learning format. Chapter 1: Introduction and overview Chapter 2: Presenting treatment options Chapter 3: Exploring patient preferences Chapter 4: Negotiating a plan that suits the patient and the doctor   How it works   GET STARTED with the pre-course self evaluation. This reflection activity will help you identify your strengths, and highlight patient scenarios you find challenging. Use this information to track for specific solutions as you work your way through the course. NEXT, complete the course chapters. Each chapter includes interactive elements as well as questions, to make sure you understand all the important points.  PASS the posttest that covers the techniques you learned in the course. You will need to achieve a 70% pass mark for the course to be complete. COMPLETE and submit the post-course evaluation form. You can then download and print your CME certificate. Thank you for choosing Astute Doctor. We hope you enjoy your learning experience and we congratulate you for taking time out of your busy schedule to build skills that increase your impact with patients. Read more