Dealing with difficult patients’

When

3 July 2024    
13:30 - 16:00

Where

There are many reasons why people are unhappy, difficult, or challenging and this 2.5-hour online participative and interactive workshop is designed with front line reception and admin staff in mind.  The workshop focusses on approaches that work in a range of situations, including GP practices, dental practices, pharmacies and opticians.

Life on the front line in health services is challenging. Staff are juggling increased patient demand at a time when services are stretched to the limit. All too often it is reception staff who bear the brunt of people’s frustrations.

The training will include:

  • Communication and listening skills and the importance of empathy and compassion
  • Techniques for defusing difficult situations both face to face and over the phone
  • Tips for building personal resilience and maintaining objectivity.

As participants will be encouraged to share their experiences and talk to each other for participants to get the most out of the session we recommend using a laptop or PC that has both video and audio capabilities. Face to face sessions can be available upon request.

If you would like a bespoke face to face or online workshop for your team or organisation, please contact events@pcc-cic.org.uk

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