135: How to Handle Difficult Patients, Refer Out Lovingly & Screen For Better Alignment

<p>Today on the <strong>Clinical Entrepreneur Podcast</strong>, we’re talking all about <strong>difficult patients</strong>! You know the ones…maybe they’re driving you nuts by sending long emails or blowing up your phone with multiple text messages after you’ve drawn a clear boundary. Or maybe there’s something about their personality that is just driving you nuts - seriously…it happens to all of us. </p> <p> </p> <p>As <strong>heart-based practitioners</strong>, we often feel like we should make ourselves available to <u>anyone</u> and <u>everyone</u>. But the truth is, by letting certain people go, you create more space for the people who are truly meant for <u>YOU</u>. </p> <p> </p> <p>No matter what the cause, <strong>often</strong> <strong>the most loving thing you can do is to send them on their merry way.</strong> Because continuing forward when there’s tension in the relationship isn’t serving either one of you, and will undoubtedly <strong>drain your energy. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Butttt, turning people away is *not* easy, which is why we’re diving into some warning signs to watch for, and simple strategies to guide difficult (but necessary) conversations. Plus, how to screen for better-fit patients from the very beginning. </p> <p> </p> <p>It’s time to level up your practice, conserve your energy & make space for your perfect-fit patients. </p> <p> </p> <p>We’ve got this Friend! 💪</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Gold Nuggets</strong></p> <ul> <li>(2:00) 12 Clues a Patient Isn’t The Right Fit 🙅🏻‍♀️</li> <li>(11:50) Prevent Conflict With THIS Key Document 📄</li> <li>(13:33) How to Talk With a Patient Who’s Not a Great Fit 🤝🏼</li> <li>(15:30) Set Yourself Apart With This Small Act ✍️</li> <li>(16:17) Flush Out Problems EARLY With This Questionnaire ✔️</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Links Mentioned In This Episode</strong></p> <ul> <li>Follow Ronda on <strong>Social Media</strong>! @drrondanelson on both <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drrondanelson/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href