KevinMD March 24, 2025
Gastroenterologist Steven Pearce, health care consultant Bruce A. Berger, and physician advocate Kim Downey discuss their article, “How motivational interviewing transforms patient care and outcomes.” They explore the transformative power of motivational interviewing (MI), an evidence-based, patient-centered approach that enhances patient engagement and adherence by exploring motivations rather than persuading or correcting. Bruce shares practical strategies for clinicians to connect authentically with patients, Steven reveals how seeing patients’ “loving essence” reshaped his practice, and Kim emphasizes MI’s role in fostering meaningful health care relationships. Listen to discover actionable insights that can elevate your patient interactions and improve outcomes.
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Kevin Pho: I’d welcome to the show. Subscribe at KevinMD.com/podcast. Today, we welcome back Kim Downey. She’s a physician advocate. And once...
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