You're struggling to give feedback to physicians. How can you do it constructively and professionally?

To give feedback constructively and professionally to physicians, focus on specific behaviors or outcomes rather than personal traits. Use a collaborative tone, express your observations with empathy, and offer actionable suggestions for improvement. Highlight positive aspects to balance the conversation, and invite dialogue to ensure mutual understanding and growth.

Know the evidence and which policy it’s in. Address your concerns with clinical context, whether that’s additional knowledge about the patient or the clinical speciality- if you don’t have this - ask them for it! I’ve found clinicians much more receptive if they know I am not just someone blindly advising something just because I’ve been told to, it’s because I genuinely believe it because of evidence and experience.

O próprio nome já diz feedback. Nada mais é que a?comunica??o feita entre duas ou mais pessoas, na qual uma delas é avaliada pelos demais com rela??o às suas a??es, comportamentos, tarefas, entre outros. Tendo o objetivo de ser algo claro e franco, sem pretextos ou indiretas. Questionamentos para tentar entender as expectativas, experiências que foram adquiridas e dificuldades seriam de bom tom. Sugest?es de melhorias mesmo que o perfil do profissional n?o esteja a altura da proposta / empresa / clínica. Demonstrar que n?o é apenas um contratante ali mas um ser humano recheado de empatia

One size definitely does not fit all when it comes to feedback, as humans some people will perceive objective feedback as a personal attack. This can be especially true in healthcare because they are doing their best! Remember this! Replace “but” with “and”- it’s a much more positive way to phrase feedback and feels less critical. If someone doesn’t like the way you fed back, let it sit with you and think about whether it was your approach/ tone/ evidence or lack of- you won’t get it right every time but you will get better.

It’s great if you can offer support and you both gain something from it. “Oh you’re new in role- let me tell you about a quick reference guide which will make your life easier…. “ I did this today- immediate rapport!

It’s easier to give the benefit of the doubt than go in on the hard attack “I’m sure you’ve probably considered….” “I can’t see in the documentation it’s been considered if….” “Just checking if you’ve seen the result on…..” Anyone would prefer this approach.