Episode 82: Better Patient Care through Collaboration & Prioritizing Well-being in Healthcare
Welcome to Episode 82 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!
In today's episode, Dr. Sarah Smith welcomes Dr. April Elliott, an experienced physician and coach, to discuss the vital role of collaboration and teamwork in healthcare. They dive into the value of learning from and working with various healthcare professionals, emphasizing the importance of appreciating each team member's skills and contributions.
Dr. Elliott also touches on the significance of building connections with community services to enhance patient care, particularly in rural areas. The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing work and personal life, highlighting the importance of evaluating energy and knowing when to pull back. As they conclude, they emphasize the significance of resilience in healthcare, sharing practical strategies for physicians to build resilience and manage overwhelming situations.
Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:
- Collaboration is key: Valuing the skills and contributions of others leads to better patient care.
- Community connections matter: Building relationships with services and professionals enhances patient care, especially in rural areas.
- Resilience is rooted in relationships: Establishing a support network and implementing resilience-building workshops are crucial for managing overwhelming situations in healthcare.
Dr. April Elliott Bio:
She has worked as an Adolescent Paediatrician for 23 years and has been a Certified Executive Coach for eight years. April is also a passionate writer and speaker. She pursued Coaching because she wanted to support her medical colleagues in sustaining well-being in the high-stress environment of medicine.
As an Executive and Leadership Coach, April has helped numerous high-functioning clients, including physicians, healthcare professionals, senior business leaders, and parents of high-performing adolescents and children. She coaches individuals to understand their core values, make critical decisions, and bring positive changes in their lives and careers. Her Coaching focuses on creating thinking environments that help clients regulate their emotions, reduce stress, prevent burnout, and improve their well-being.
She is fond of using acronyms and metaphors to explain her ideas and enjoys discussing personal and leadership development in a conducive thinking environment. Her core values include Compassion, Kindness, Family, Curiosity, Open-mindedness, Love, and Enthusiasm. Her 2024 word is Presence.
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