228: 5 Important Questions You Should Ask EVERY New Patient

Ever wish you could just dig a little deeper and uncover what’s really going on with your patients? You’re in luck! In this episode of The Clinical Entrepreneur, we’re diving into the 5  (+1) essential questions that every practitioner needs to ask to get a clear picture of their patient’s health history. This isn’t about only sticking to the intake form. It’s about those meaningful, direct questions that uncover so much more. Let’s get into it! 🎙️

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a new set of tools to help you uncover what’s really going on with your patients, build a stronger practitioner-patient relationship, and help them get transformational results. 🩺💖

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

✨ The “Never Been Well Since” Moment – Why asking “When was the last time you felt well?” can open up a rabbit hole of clues about their health journey.
✨ The Power of Digestive Health – From food sensitivities to antibiotic history, discover why gut health questions are foundational for building a health picture.
✨ Dental Health as a Diagnostic Tool – Root canals, fillings, and dental health are more connected to overall wellness than you might think!
✨ Understanding Stress and Coping Mechanisms – Learn the right questions to ask to gauge how patients handle stress and why it matters.
✨ Childhood Factors and Mode of Delivery – Early life factors, like C-sections and bottle-feeding, play a big role in long-term health.
✨ BONUS: Clean Up That Skincare – Dig through the drawers, ditch the bad stuff and opt for non-toxic skincare can help patients take control of their health. 🌱

Why It Matters:

Going beyond the intake form and asking these key questions helps you dig deeper into the real story behind their presenting condition or symptoms. Once you have these insights, you’ll be able to provide a much more comprehensive protocol and recommendations, rather than just chasing symptoms. 💡

If you’re still feeling like you’re in over your head, I can help. Here’s where you can get the clinical training you need in a snap!
🌐 Clinical Academy – This is where clinicians become experts at their craft. Over 40 topics, hundreds of resources and specific protocols to help you become the go-to practitioner for your area of expertise. This is the only training program out there that provides this level of information. With two monthly calls with yours truly, you’ll have all the clinical support you could ever ask for! 

🔗 Clinical Academy Facebook Group – Step into an active community of like-minded practitioners dedicated to advancing their clinical skills and building impactful practices. In this exclusive space, you’ll connect, share insights, and have a wealth of resources to support your journey. This group is always on fire! 🔥

📧 Get Ronda’s DIY Recipes – Interested in creating non-toxic cleaning products for your home? Email us at support@rondanelson.com and we’ll send you two of my favorite DIY recipes for toxin-free dishwasher and laundry soap! You’re gonna love them! 

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Catch you next week, friend!