Permission to Care

Book excerpt: Are you tired of feeling like you aren't permitted to connect with your patients?Can you envision creating a less sterile healthcare experience? Pharmacist Cory Jenks had all the elements to make a competent healthcare professional. Good looks, academic accolades, multiple board certifications, and a competitive residency. However, none of these items prepared him for truly caring for his patients in a chaotic healthcare environment, and he was struggling. After implementing lessons he learned as an improv comedian, Cory's perspective began to shift. In these pages, Cory takes you through the comical and powerful tools needed to create a memorable, humanizing experience for your patients and colleagues. You'll learn how to - Prepare for the unpredictability of healthcare. - Find more joy in your day-to-day work. - Express your personality while connecting with your patients. In whatever capacity you support patients and their families, this book will help you become a dynamic, adaptable, and empathetic caregiver.