Stacy Crawford of Klear Water Coaching and Wellness says listening is a fundamental yet overlooked component of effective communication, and there are ways to cultivate these skills. She references ...

How can I get my doctors to listen better? I just turned 78, and over the past few years I feel more and more dismissed by my ...

In Part 1 of this article on listening, you learned about Mike and Vanessa. Mike was insulted because Vanessa didn't listen well. It's not that Vanessa spaced out intentionally. She really struggled ...

How can I get my doctors to listen better? I just turned 78, and over the past few years I feel more and more dismissed by my doctors. I know I can’t be the only one who feels this way. Any ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X If you and your doctor aren’t communicating well, ask specific questions that require a response.

Communication difficulties between patients and their doctors is nothing new. Many older patients feel like their doctors are dismissing their concerns, which can be frustrating and lead to missed ...