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Dedicated to the life science industry's patient engagement specialists whose own pluckiness helps nurture better outcomes for patients

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Sep 4, 20235 min read

7. Hi, Felicia. Let’s Go Bar Hoppin’ !

How non-judgmental trust-based relationships help patient engagement specialists better navigate navigate their role as reluctant confidants

Aug 24, 20235 min read

6. Trust Me, I’m a Nurse. (The Rehabilitation of Hot Lips Houlihan)

Learn how the life science industry leverages the nursing profession’s imbued trust in patient engagement services

Aug 8, 20235 min read

5. We were close to compliant, kind of like ‘almost pregnant’, ‘almost compliant’

Discover how medical ethics can influence the way patient engagement specialists nurture relationship centricity with patients

Jul 7, 20234 min read

4. Doctor John and the Surreptitious Assessment—Part 2

I discuss the four models of patient-provider interpersonal relationship and their interpretation by clinical nurse educators

Jun 30, 20234 min read

3. Doctor John and the Surreptitious Assessment—Part 1

I introduce the four models of patient-provider interpersonal relationship and their connection to patient centricity

Jun 23, 20235 min read

2. Zen and the Art of Relationship Centricity

Understanding the value and importance of placing the relationship at the center of patient engagements Throughout my doctoral program in...

Jun 16, 20234 min read

1. Why the Plucky Patient?

What does Chester and his $5 bully stick have to do with patient pluckiness? Check out this post to learn why.

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