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Navigating Patient Treatment Hesitancy Without Sounding Condescending

Lecturing hesitant patients triggers defensive resistance. Discover the motivational interviewing questions that build voluntary treatment compliance.

Amit Kasliwal
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
May 09, 20254 min read
Navigating Patient Treatment Hesitancy Without Sounding Condescending

The Motivational Interviewing Technique

Recommended Spoken Script
"I hear that you've read conflicting information online about this medication, and I appreciate you being cautious about what goes into your body. May I share the specific clinical safety data from our last 10,000 patients, and then we can decide together what makes the most sense for your lifestyle?"

The 2-Minute Practice Drill

2-Minute Spoken Drill

The 2-Minute Practice Drill

Practice patient motivational interviewing in Dehurdle.

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