The Best Care for Those with the Least

<p class=ql-align-center><strong>A really good book with really good information. - Jack Canfield creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul</strong></p><p class=ql-align-center></p><p class=ql-align-center><strong>An empowering compassionate guide for healthcare professionals treating low-income patients from an expert who's been there</strong></p><p class=ql-align-center></p><p><em>How do we best serve our most underprivileged patients? How do we maintain compassion - for our patients and ourselves - while doing this challenging work day after day?</em></p><p></p><p>Systemic barriers and social determinants of health - not to mention ever-increasing demands on the care team - can make the most dedicated provider feel powerless and ineffective. As healthcare professionals we're committed to providing high quality care to all our patients. But the never-ending struggles of low-income patients can lead to burnout compassion fatigue and daydreams about fleeing to a nice little concierge practice.</p><p></p><p><em>The Best Care for Those with the Least</em> weaves memorable stories research findings and the voices of both medical providers and patients into an easy-to-read guide. Complex concepts are distilled into practical strategies you can start using in <em>your very next patient encounter</em> to increase your effectiveness with patients from lower socioeconomic status backgrounds.</p><p></p><p>Explore insights and strategies to:</p><ul><li><ul><li>Increase patient engagement</li><li>Improve provider-patient communication</li><li>Identify barriers to achieving positive health outcomes</li><li>Generate a positive mindset before each patient encounter</li><li>Feel empowered inspired and see the difference you're making in people's lives</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p>In addition to providing expert recommendations based on 25 years of experience the author brings the unique perspective of someone who's been there. <strong>Before she was a medical school faculty member and clinical psychologist treating vulnerable patients Dr. Kristen Davis-Coelho was an uninsured patient with crushing debt who had to sell her plasma to pay her bills.</strong></p><p></p><p>Whether you're a seasoned professional or a new trainee <em>The Best Care for Those with the Least</em> offers fresh insights effective strategies and deep respect for the work you do every day.</p>