How can healthcare professionals build resilience when dealing with difficult patients?
Dealing with difficult patients can be a source of stress, frustration, and exhaustion for healthcare professionals. From unrealistic expectations to lack of compliance and rude behavior, some patients can make your work more challenging and take a toll on your well-being. However, you can build resilience and cope better with these situations by applying certain strategies and skills. This article will help you recognize the signs of burnout and compassion fatigue, communicate effectively and empathetically with difficult patients, set healthy boundaries and assert your needs, seek support and feedback from colleagues and supervisors, as well as practice self-care and mindfulness to recharge and relax.