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Last updated on Mar 5, 2025
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You face resistance from a physician in a medical team meeting. How can you assert your input effectively?

Asserting your ideas in the face of opposition can be daunting, especially when it's from a physician during a medical team meeting.

When you're met with resistance from a physician, remember that effective communication and respect are key. Consider these strategies:

- Express your viewpoint with confidence, using evidence-based information to support your input.

- Listen actively to understand their perspective, showing empathy and finding common ground.

- Propose a collaborative approach, suggesting a trial period for your idea or seeking feedback from other team members.

Have you encountered similar challenges? How did you handle them?

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You face resistance from a physician in a medical team meeting. How can you assert your input effectively?

Asserting your ideas in the face of opposition can be daunting, especially when it's from a physician during a medical team meeting.

When you're met with resistance from a physician, remember that effective communication and respect are key. Consider these strategies:

- Express your viewpoint with confidence, using evidence-based information to support your input.

- Listen actively to understand their perspective, showing empathy and finding common ground.

- Propose a collaborative approach, suggesting a trial period for your idea or seeking feedback from other team members.

Have you encountered similar challenges? How did you handle them?

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    HENRI HAJIME SATO JUNIOR

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    Por que não tentar ouvir o ponto de vista dele e tentar de maneira simples e honesta mostrar exemplos que pode funcionar ou que a opinião dele não possa ser invalidada. Porque além outra opinião coerente mesmo que uma antítese, sempre agrega a quem tem bons ouvidos.

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    Ronald Barroeta
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    🏥 Stay Professional & Data-Driven Present clear evidence (research, case studies, or guidelines) to support your point. Use objective language to keep the discussion fact-based, not personal. 🗣 Acknowledge Their Expertise & Find Common Ground Show respect for their perspective: “I see your concern about X. Here’s why I think Y could be beneficial.” Align your input with patient outcomes or efficiency improvements to gain buy-in. 🔄 Encourage Collaborative Discussion Ask open-ended questions to engage them: “How do you see this fitting into current protocols?” Suggest a trial period or pilot study to test your approach in practice.

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    Julio Cesar G.

    Ejecutivo de Recursos Humanos y Relaciones Laborales Sr. manejo de equipos especializado en atracción y reclutamiento en perfiles de manufactura,consumo ,logística y Agroalimentaria

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    en estos temas donde los equipos de trabajo se niegan a ser participes de hacer equipo de trabajos generando inconformidad, es importante evaluar si es por una razon logica en la cual como jefe debe de trabajar para mitigar lo que lo mueve para no hacer participe de renuniones como por ejemplo tener juntitis y no llegar a nada puede ser una razon o bien si las razones no son logicas simplemente de ignora y se sigue adelante

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    Mahmoud Mohamed Fakhr Eldien

    Pharmacy Operations Manager at Private Sector | Expert in Pharmacy Operations and Compliance

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    I would stay professional and focus on data-driven insights. I’d acknowledge the physician’s perspective, then present evidence supporting my input, emphasizing patient safety, efficiency, and compliance. If needed, I’d suggest a follow-up discussion to find common ground.

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    Julio Humberto Andaur Moya

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    Programa de integración y formación de empleos vocacionales Inscripciones abiertas ahora Perfil de la personalidad solamente CL $25000 (US $30) #orientacioneducacionaldocentespa #orientadoreducacionaldocentespa Juntos en la inclusión educativa social Reflexiones sobre la luz en las tinieblas Aprender a ayudar en la vocación de servicio Julioandaurmoya@gmail.com NIVELES DE ACCESO : 1 PERFIL DE LA PERSONALIDAD 2 CAPACITACIÓN 3 EMPLEO EN EL ÁREA TE ESPERAMOS PACIENTEMENTE EN SAN ANTONIO PUERTO CHILE PLANIFICAR Y HACER CONFIANZA CURSOS PARA EL EMPLEO INCLUSIÓN DE LA EXCLUSIÓN ACCESO A LA ATENCIÓN PRESENCIAL Y ON LINE

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    Gabriel Neves

    Frontend Software Engineer @ Guidance Experts | React.js & Next.js Specialist | Javascript & Typescript

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    If I face resistance from a physician in a medical team meeting, I would assert my input effectively by staying calm, confident, and factual — I would clearly explain my reasoning, referencing evidence, guidelines, or relevant data to support my point, while also acknowledging the physician's expertise to keep the conversation collaborative rather than confrontational, aiming to focus on the shared goal of providing the best possible care for the patient.

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    Meeta Veerwanii

    Growth Catalyst & Visionary Thinker | Driving Business Excellence | Forging Key Relationships & Unlocking New Opportunities

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    When facing opposition from a physician, confidently present evidence-based ideas, actively listen to understand their perspective, and seek common ground. Propose collaborative solutions like trial periods. Respectfully challenge assumptions to foster a culture of open dialogue, ultimately improving patient care through shared decision-making.

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    Mohamedahmed Mirghani Hassan Mohamed

    🔬 Geophysics Master’s Student | Applied Mathematician | AI & Mathematical Modeling Enthusiast | Lecturer @ UofK | Researcher in Geophysics, Volcanology & Data Science | AIMS Alumnus | Aspiring Ph.D. in Applied Sciences.

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    Asserting Your Input When Challenged by a Physician: Facing resistance from a physician requires strength and tact. To effectively assert your input: Evidence-Based Confidence: Present your viewpoint with unwavering confidence, backed by solid evidence. Active Listening & Empathy: Understand their perspective through active listening, seeking common ground. Collaborative Solutions: Propose trials or seek wider team input to foster collaboration. Are you letting expertise silence your valuable contributions? #MedicalTeam #Communication #Leadership #Healthcare #Collaboration

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    Sadid Raihan Barik

    Area Sales Manager at Samarth Life Sciences(Oncology Division)

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    Express your viewpoint with confidence, using evidence-based information to support your input. Get knowledge before Listen actively to understand their perspective, showing empathy and finding common ground. - Propose a collaborative approach, suggesting a trial period for your idea or seeking feedback from other team members.

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