Clients researching their symptoms online
If clients come to you who believe they have an illness because of something they read on the internet, we recommend that you handle it this way.
Clients who investigate their symptoms on the internet Copy Cwp April 9, 2018 No Comments In these new times in which information moves so quickly on the internet, people have replaced many services such as television or the telephone with a computer, tablet or cell phone. Whether ordering food, watching a movie or live broadcasts from anywhere in the world. All of this may seem harmless. But there is also a trend that is becoming more and more common. And many people are choosing to consult online. And when consulting, I speak specifically of looking for the symptoms and seeing the results they show. There are many people believing that they have this or that disease. Or believing that a simple cough should be medicated with an antibiotic. All this misinformation, caused by not knowing how to interpret the results or knowing how to rule out diseases, is available to everyone. So we find ourselves with a somewhat delicate situation. This is why we will tell you the best ways to help you manage this new reality. If a person comes to you who believes they have a disease because of something they read on the Internet, we recommend that you handle it this way: Clarify that there is too much information on the Internet and the vast majority is not from truthful or reliable sources. Remind the client that although there are reliable sites, they do not replace the attention of a professional. That you run the risk of believing you are suffering from something serious while having something simple or vice versa. Recommends sources that are the most reliable for health research. Think about correctly channeling the client’s need to obtain information their way. Look for more trustworthy sources on the web so you can recommend a variety of trustworthy sites to your clients. Preferably search for a site s with quality, updated, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information from truthful sources. Remember that this is an opportunity for you to share your skills and areas of experience to attract new clients. An effective and current way to do this is by sharing your knowledge in magazines, blogs, on your social networks or even by email with your clients. This will help you maintain a constant presence and improve your image as a trustworthy and generous person interested in promoting health. Remember to stay up to date on trends and see situations that arise as an opportunity to do things differently. This can benefit you in the long run by attracting more clients.
