Dr. Che said the strategy has been successful on numerous occasions in an Aug. 22 MedPage Today article. Below are the five steps:
- Acknowledge the patient’s reasons for being apprehensive, and address any misinformation they may have shared with you.
- If applicable, remind the patient of your physician-patient relationship over the years. In all cases, communicate that you have the patient’s best interest in mind, as they have come to you to help protect their health.
- Talk about your experience getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and why you believe this was the best decision.
- Talk about your children, if applicable. You can speak about how your vaccination helps protect them and how you are eager to get them vaccinated.
- Acknowledge the patient’s hesitancy once more, and remind them they can be certain you have their best interest in mind.
