Wir müssen reden, Frau Doktor!

Do you speak doctor? The new book by bestselling author and patient advocate Dr. med. Yael Adler. This is how to achieve effective communication with your doctor. Discover how different types of doctors and patients can connect. Entertaining, insightful, and the guaranteed way to build a strong team of doctor and patient.

The doctor-patient relationship is crucial, often even life-saving. Unfortunately, it is currently in crisis. Accusations like "You don't understand me!", "You never have time for me!" or "I don't trust you anymore!" can be heard in medical practices and hospitals alike. A lack of empathy and attention leads to frustration and doubt among patients, hindering therapeutic success.

Dr. med. Yael Adler clearly illustrates, through numerous case studies, the various types of doctors and patients, how they think, and the roles they each play in the doctor-patient relationship. For instance, there are the doctor-dinosaurs, an endangered species characterized by great competence, warm-hearted compassion, and a holistic view of the patient. Then there are the tech believers, who rely solely on their devices, and the narcissists, who seek recognition above all else. On the patient side, the doctor encounters persistent disease deniers or panicked hypochondriacs, not to mention the internet patient, who prefers to trust Dr. Google’s diagnoses.

Yael Adler reveals how genuine respectful communication can be achieved between both parties. Because only when the doctor truly listens to us and we better understand what he is trying to convey can doctor and patient become a truly strong team. A team that can successfully navigate the difficult moments of illness together, in a relationship built on trust.