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Prescription for Uncontrolled Feelings
Emotional intelligence creates a safe place for doctors and patients
Often overlooked, emotional intelligence is a critical skill in healthcare settings, now steadily gaining traction among provider teams and in patient care.
Medical teams work under high pressure to provide quality care. Their ability to understand, manage and communicate emotions effectively can enhance collaboration, reduce stress and improve patient outcomes.
“Healthcare professionals must navigate emotions effectively to ensure quality care and workplace harmony,” said Dr. Remo Aguilar.
An orthopedic surgeon, healthcare administrator and educator, he writes and speaks about improving the quality of healthcare systems, processes and infrastructure.
Aguilar talked about emotional intelligence in healthcare and why it matters for teams with Drs. Helen Madamba and Iris Thiele Isip Tan.
Healthy Minds Power High-Performing Workplaces
Madamba is an OB-GYN infectious disease specialist at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center in Cebu City, the Philippines.
A self-proclaimed “endocrine witch,” Tan is a consultant at the Philippine General Hospital Section of…
