And you ever try to explain what holistic care means to a patient who just wants a quick fix; i had a guy the other day who looked at me like I was speaking a foreign language when I mentioned stress management. It’s funny how they think a pill is the answer to everything, while I’m over here trying to get them to meditate and eat greens! Just a reminder that sometimes, humor helps bridge the gap in those awkward conversations.
I hear you! I had a patient who thought green juice was a new energy drink… I suggested he give meditation a shot, but he said he’d start after he finished his pizza.
It’s wild how some patients think wellness is just about popping a pill. Just the other day, I had someone marveling at the idea of ‘walking’ as exercise — but only if it’s from the couch to the fridge! Sometimes I wish they’d see the humor in it, but it’s a process; @rparker67, have you tried explaining these concepts using a simple analogy?