What would your ideal practitioner be like?
At a recent meeting that I went to, we were asked to write down the qualities that our ideal practitioner would have. I’d like to share those thoughts with you:
My ideal practitioner would
· be experienced in treating a wide range of conditions
· be aware of prognosis, medical conditions, drug interactions
· be aware of appropriate other therapies e.g. nutrition, herbalism, diet
· be contactable and returning messages
· be friendly and confident in their subject
· let me know what they are doing and why
· be self aware
· not talk about themselves during the consultation
· make it clear and simple in making appointments
· be value for money
· be recommended by someone I trust
· be able to make home visits if necessary
· respond quickly
I then put the same question to some of my clients. I realize that I don’t manage to achieve all of these all the time, but I try.
Some of the feedback that I received from was:
‘I agree with all the above Mike and would add a human response/communication skills (category) and the offering of a supportive role - gaining trust (and in doing so) feeling confident in the diagnosis/remedy offered. Also feeling the practitioner is interested in/motivated by the person and the condition. All of which you do.’
‘I agree with the above! I’d like to be able to speak to you or see you at the drop of a hat, especially when things get really busy and stressful for me, but that’s hardly very realistic is it….’
You might like to think about what your ideal practitioner would be like and let me know. I am often surprised when I visit other practitioners that they give me no written information about their treatment, prices or even directions to their practice!
Mike Andrews Registered Homeopath
Clinics in London and West Sussex
mike@westsussexhomeopathy.co.uk
www.westsussexhomeopathy.co.uk
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