Pedia Pain Focus

Narrative Medicine or art of storytelling in healthcare is a unique but essential skill in improving healthcare outcomes. Continuing my conversation with Ms. Beth Turner about the transformative power of storytelling in pediatric pain care.  Takeaways in This Episode Particular words and phrases, directives relevant to storytelling/narrative medicine in pediatric pain. Guiding a patient to be a hero in their own story. Empowering and giving hope even when the exact diagnosis or treatment may be unclear. "Closing the gap" when patient and HCP narratives do not align. Role of trauma in pain management. Role of boundaries (Hint: they are meant to be inclusive) Storytelling as an opportunity to grow and transform. Checklist for Healthcare Professionals to master the skills in narrative medicine. Links Beth Turner Narrative Medicine Checklist Peter Levine PHD Pedia Pain Focus episode #15 Proactive Pain Solutions