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Complaints and How to Survive Them Series E5 What should I do when I think a complaint is unfair & other questions

You Are Not A Frog

English - July 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Previous Episode: Gaslighting and Other Ways We’re Abused at Work: What’s Really Going On? with Dr James Costello
Next Episode: How to Ditch the Saviour Complex and Feel More Alive with Rob Bell

Drs Sarah Coope, George Wright, Samanta White, and Andrew Tressider join us in this episode to discuss how you can adjust your perspective about complaints and how to deal with them. We also tackle unfair or malicious complaints and how you can cope with them. 

Episode Highlights

[07:07] How to Respond When Someone Wishes to Make a Complaint

Thank patients for the feedback.Some patients may only be looking for acknowledgment.

[12:59] Should You Display Your Complaints Policy?

Displaying your complaints policies helps patients.

[15:50] How to Handle Complaints When They’re Unfair

Build rapport. The conversation follows after.Let facts speak for themselves. Avoid being defensive.

[19:51] Learning to Not be Defensive

Hear the whole story.Acknowledge, Apologise, Ask, Answer, and Act.

[26:59] Calming Down During Intense Situations

Plant your feet.Get your spine comfortable

[29:49] How to Handle Malicious Complaints

Share your burden. Ask what the client wants to accomplish. 

[35:36] The Five Agreements from Toltec Wisdom

Be impeccable with your words.Take nothing personally.Make no assumptions.Always do your best.Be skeptical, but listen. 

[37:40] How to Depersonalise Problems

Have someone support you.Identify the source of your complaint.

[44:49] Emotional Occupational Hazards in Healthcare

Time plays a significant role. Be kind to yourself.

[50:18] How to Handle Complaints during the Pandemic

Be straightforward.Discuss handling pandemic-related complaints.

[59:47] Supervising Trainees Dealing with Their First Complaints

Create a safe space for trainees.Be in the right time and space when talking to complainants. 

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