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“Anima Sana In Corpore Sano” (a healthy mind in a healthy body) is the holy grail of healthcare, for both patients and caregivers. The patient is increasingly seen as a holistic unit and communication with that patient is becoming a primary focus. More and more patients want to participate in the decision-making process about the treatment goals and choosing which care suits them best. That is the core of “Shared Decision Making” (SDM), also known as “deciding together”.
Efficient communication is even central to the innovation of healthcare education, both in the Entrusted Professional Activities (EPA) and the CanMEDS competence areas.

In addition, “Motivational Interviewing” is a method used to intrinsically motivate patients/clients to improve their behavior/lifestyle in positively. It is usually easier said than done: how do you motivate someone to stop smoking or eat healthier?

Notably, long-term absenteeism in healthcare is high – very high. This is partly caused by high work pressure and staff shortages, and partly by a high work ethic and poor work-life balance. The realization that taking better care of yourself, leads to better patient care. and therefore better care for the organization. This is the core of our vitality program for carers, whether you are a pharmacy assistant or a neurosurgeon.

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