Oue sensei online seminar.Oue sensei online seminar. October 10,11 ( California time 4-7 pm.) Please join !

“Doctor, why did this happen to me?”

“Will I get better?”

“Is there anything I should do or avoid myself?”

As acupuncturists, we are trained to diagnose and treat our patients.

But there is another skill that is just as important—and often much more difficult:

How do we explain a patient’s condition in a way that the patient can truly understand?

Have you ever had a patient ask:

“Why do I need to come for treatment this many times?”

“How long will it take before I get better?”

“Can the treatment alone fix the problem?”

“Is there anything I can do myself to help my recovery?”

These questions are very common in clinical practice.

It can be difficult to explain pathology and the treatment process in a way that is both medically meaningful and easy for the patient to understand.

And when patients do not fully understand their condition, it can also be difficult for them to understand why continued treatment, the appropriate treatment frequency, and lifestyle changes may be necessary.

This is what makes Oue sensei’s October seminar especially valuable.

This seminar will go beyond simply learning pathology and East Asian medical theory.

We will explore how to explain a patient’s condition and pathology to the patient in a way they can understand.

How can we help patients understand:

• What is happening in their body?
• Why did this condition develop?
• Why is this treatment necessary?
• Why might they need a certain number of treatments over a certain period of time?
• What can they do themselves to support recovery?
• How can they become healthier, rather than simply getting rid of their current symptoms?

Most importantly, how can we communicate in a way that helps patients understand, feel confident about their treatment, and become active participants in their own recovery?

This is not always easy.

A practitioner may understand the pathology very well, but explaining it to a patient in a way that truly makes sense to them is a completely different skill.

Good clinical communication can change the way patients approach their treatment.

When patients understand their condition and the purpose of treatment, they are more likely to become engaged, follow appropriate treatment recommendations, and take an active role in improving their health.

I believe this seminar will be an especially valuable opportunity for practitioners who want to improve not only their clinical knowledge, but also the way they communicate with and educate their patients.

October 10–11

Please join us for this special opportunity to learn with Oue sensei

Treating the patient is important.
Helping the patient understand their body—and empowering them to participate in their own recovery—is just as important.

We hope you will join us!

Kiyohide Tsubakiyama