Wow... Kim I really love your intension's. I might borrow that phrase-
if it's ok with you. I have always had that intension and I've even
verbalized it to my patients- however integrating it with your
business mentality and website is also a fabulous idea.
Thanks!!!
~Leila

--- In NDPhilosophy@yahoogroups.com, Kim Palka <mkpalka@...> wrote:
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> I've been considering this question as a new grad starting to put my
practice together. I, too, am uncomfortable with the 'patient' word.
It seems to me that people have to be invested in their health and
lifestyle and I'd like to encourage more of a partnership feeling.
So, my website draft tentatively tells people how to "join my
practice" rather "become a patient."
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> The power of the mind is awesome and I believe the words I choose to
set the tone of my practice can help predispose us to success. If we
join together, we're a team. That means we both have a responsibility
to work to reach our goals. We can start from the beginning with that
understanding and commitment and our efforts in the same direction
will be enhanced.
>
> I appreciate Greg's comments and agree. People are in different
places as to what they need from their "doctor." I hope as I begin my
practice I can show people a different way to experience medicine and
doctors - and with that new experience they'll also have a new
experience of health and wellbeing, regardless of what we call it.
>
> Hope everyone enjoys our official opportunity for gratitude this
week. I have much to be thankful for, not the least of which is now
officially belonging to this awesome profession as a graduate!
>
> Kim Palka
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