Great Neck Library Health Care Lecture:

The Five Parts of Communicating Better with Doctors presented by Dana E. Sherwin

We are all patients, whether we are sick or well. Not all the time, but at least for the important health-related times in our life. Some of us see doctors more frequently for a variety of reasons. Communicating with doctors is not easy. No one teaches you this. People usually learn the hard way or not at all. At the heart of your relationship with a doctor is communication. Your ability to communicate well with your doctor, and work in partnership for your health and wellness is critical.

With this five-part framework, you can fire up your skills, focus, and courage to be an active participant in your health and wellness.

Key Areas of Discussion:

• What are the five parts of the framework to improve a patient’s communication with physicians? Why is this approach important?
• What are the actions patients can take to get the most out of their appointments with doctors?
• Why is it important to be able to describe who you are and what you are experiencing?
• What tools are available for patients to use to communicate better with doctors?

Presenter Dana Sherwin is a consultant, speaker and writer with expertise in the field of health care management and patient-physician communication. Over the past 35 years, she has held executive roles in health care organizations, including hospitals, managed care plans, and three of the largest public accounting/consulting firms. She holds a Master of Health Services Administration degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University. She has been a resident of East Hills, New York since 1994.

The lecture is on Thursday, November 9, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at the Great Neck Library at 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY.  Registration is required and Great Neck Library cardholders and residents have priority for seating. Sign up online, in-person or via phone beginning October 26 at 10:00 a.m. Non-residents are welcome as walk-ins, as space allows.  If you have any questions, please contact the Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org.