If you're a health care professional, I'm offering a free copy of "The Other End Of The Stethoscope: 33 Insights For Excellent Patient Care."
Just send me an E mail to Marcus@MarcusEngel.com before Feb. 26 and a copy will be in your hands soon after!
Why am I giving away copies? Simple: Nurses Week is just over two months away. The more people who read "Stethoscope", the more people who'll be looking for a program for Nurses/Hospitals Week.
When you E mail me, be sure to include your name, preferred mailing address, place of employment and your title. Thanks!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Tellin' Tales
President Clinton was in the hospital again this week, having new stints put in his chest. This caused cardiovascular health to be at the top of the discussions on the health portions of some of the Sunday morning news shows.
I caught a segment with a well known (and respected) M.D., but after listening to him, I don't think I respect him quite as much as I used to. Why? He was a bit too self indulgent...
Here's the story: When the interviewer asked the doc about the procedure to put in stints, Clinton's symptoms, etc., the doc went off on a storytelling rant. First off, this doc IS a cardiologist. Second, he's probably 70 years old, maybe closer to 80. Does he have great experience and education? Most certainly. What he does NOT have is a gift for communication...
I'm not one of his patients, but I can imagine with his personality that what you see on a talk show is what you get in his exam room. Before explaining how Clinton's stint procedure was done, he started spinning yarns about his father's cardiovascular health, how that inspired him to become a cardiologist and how his father suffered due to the fact there were no such things as stints back then. Only after explaining what went on 50 or 60 years ago did he come back around to how it's done now.
When communicating with patients, think. Does a patient want to know how things were done 50 years ago? Or do they want some knowledge on how they will be treated today? If you're like me, the old way makes absolutely no difference to you-it's what's going to be done to me now, here, today that is at the forefront of my concern.
Those in the health care profession who have many, many years of experience are most likely to do this. After all, they're the ones who've seen the evolution of procedures and treatment. But living in the past when it has no benefit to the patient, well, does not benefit the patient. No brainer, huh?
I caught a segment with a well known (and respected) M.D., but after listening to him, I don't think I respect him quite as much as I used to. Why? He was a bit too self indulgent...
Here's the story: When the interviewer asked the doc about the procedure to put in stints, Clinton's symptoms, etc., the doc went off on a storytelling rant. First off, this doc IS a cardiologist. Second, he's probably 70 years old, maybe closer to 80. Does he have great experience and education? Most certainly. What he does NOT have is a gift for communication...
I'm not one of his patients, but I can imagine with his personality that what you see on a talk show is what you get in his exam room. Before explaining how Clinton's stint procedure was done, he started spinning yarns about his father's cardiovascular health, how that inspired him to become a cardiologist and how his father suffered due to the fact there were no such things as stints back then. Only after explaining what went on 50 or 60 years ago did he come back around to how it's done now.
When communicating with patients, think. Does a patient want to know how things were done 50 years ago? Or do they want some knowledge on how they will be treated today? If you're like me, the old way makes absolutely no difference to you-it's what's going to be done to me now, here, today that is at the forefront of my concern.
Those in the health care profession who have many, many years of experience are most likely to do this. After all, they're the ones who've seen the evolution of procedures and treatment. But living in the past when it has no benefit to the patient, well, does not benefit the patient. No brainer, huh?
Friday, February 12, 2010
Catching Up!
Wow. Just wow. What a blogging slacker I've been on the patient care front!
Okay, it's truly sad that I haven't posted in many months...but that's going to start to change...
See, for the months I've not been blogging, I really HAVE been hard at work on patient care matters. Specifically, I've been working on "The Other End Of The Stethoscope #2: 33 MORE Insights For Excellent Patient Care."
Our goal is for "Stetho #2" to be out by Nurses/Hospital Week (first week of May)...and, I'm pretty sure we're going to be able to accomplish said goal.
Thanks to all who visit HealthCareSpeaker.blogspot.com looking for updates...and my apologies for there being, well, none lately. But, talk is cheap...Just check back frequently and see what newness I've come up with!
Okay, it's truly sad that I haven't posted in many months...but that's going to start to change...
See, for the months I've not been blogging, I really HAVE been hard at work on patient care matters. Specifically, I've been working on "The Other End Of The Stethoscope #2: 33 MORE Insights For Excellent Patient Care."
Our goal is for "Stetho #2" to be out by Nurses/Hospital Week (first week of May)...and, I'm pretty sure we're going to be able to accomplish said goal.
Thanks to all who visit HealthCareSpeaker.blogspot.com looking for updates...and my apologies for there being, well, none lately. But, talk is cheap...Just check back frequently and see what newness I've come up with!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT)
Friday, October 9th. No better way to recognize the 16 year anniversary of the loss of my sight than to help the profession that helped me to recover. The Childrens Hospital Association of Texas is comprised of nurses and hospital representatives from hospitals specializing in pediatrics across the great state of Texas. Hey, you never have to twist my arm to go to Texas, but this was especially cool!
On the Corpus Christi Bay, with salty winds and muggy air, I met some fine, fine nurses who have such passion for helping young people. At the top of this list is Dee Evans, my client, contact and now friend! Couldn't ask for a finer person to work with and I'm trying hard to schedule some time to get to her hospital and observe the great work they do!
And, you'd think at a conference about children’s hospitals, there'd be some kids...but one of my favorite new acquaintances wasn't a kid at all, but Dee's mom! So much fun getting to know the relations of my clients!
On the Corpus Christi Bay, with salty winds and muggy air, I met some fine, fine nurses who have such passion for helping young people. At the top of this list is Dee Evans, my client, contact and now friend! Couldn't ask for a finer person to work with and I'm trying hard to schedule some time to get to her hospital and observe the great work they do!
And, you'd think at a conference about children’s hospitals, there'd be some kids...but one of my favorite new acquaintances wasn't a kid at all, but Dee's mom! So much fun getting to know the relations of my clients!
Shriners Membership Seminar
On Oct. 3, I got to live out a dream: a presentation for my fellow Shrine Nobles. The annual Shrine Membership Seminar gives Shriners and Masons the skills, tools and motivation to help increase membership in our fraternity. And why is that important? To help insure the financial viability and future support of the Shriners Hospitals for Children. I was honored to share the stage with Tony Dungee and, best of all, my favorite Shriners kid, Leigh Dittman. I'll write more about Leigh later, but I promise you this is one of the coolest kids you'll ever meet – and Carson loves her, too!
Special thanks to Imperial Sir Gary Bergenske and Imperial Potentate Jack Jones for the opportunity to help inspire and motivate our brethren!
Special thanks to Imperial Sir Gary Bergenske and Imperial Potentate Jack Jones for the opportunity to help inspire and motivate our brethren!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Central Florida Health Educators
Okay, so this was just such a fun program! Sept. 11, I was honored to present for the Central Florida Health Educators in Daytona, FL. This is a group of professors, nurse educators, etc. etc. etc. who instruct any and all students into the world of health care. Plus, it was the first time I've ever presented with a mannequin laying behind me on stage!
Special thanks to Leilani Bautista-Keene and Linda Misko for being such fantastic hostesses! We filmed this program for my upcoming health care promo video and Leilani and Linda did an awesome job of finding just the right educators to interview for their feedback on my program! Thank you!
Special thanks to Leilani Bautista-Keene and Linda Misko for being such fantastic hostesses! We filmed this program for my upcoming health care promo video and Leilani and Linda did an awesome job of finding just the right educators to interview for their feedback on my program! Thank you!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Indiana University Culture Fest
What do you get when you put 3200 Hoosiers and one Marcus in the same room? Fun, that's what!Indiana University's Culture Fest is a huge component of the freshman Welcome Week experience - and an opportunity for students to learn the value and excitement of diversity.
So, what's a small town white boy from Missouri doing talking about different cultures? A lot, actually! See, as we discussed at Culture Fest, everyone has a story. And every story has a message behind it. IU freshmen learned my story and, hopefully, that gives a little inspiration to share their stories-and to learn from those of others.
Special thanks to Melanie Payne, Patrick Hale, Tyler Coward and Kaley for being such awesome hosts! Oh, and to Melanie for running around Culture Fest loading me up on ethnic food – yummy! Thanks for all the FaceBook sign ups and awesome comments, too-totally makes my day to know I'll be remembered at IU!
Go Hoosiers!
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