Trust and connection are at the heart of whole-person care. We’re grateful to have Dr. Elizabeth Bogel Ryan sharing this important perspective and reinforcing the importance of meeting patients where they are.
Very grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with my former med school classmate Elizabeth Bogel Ryan - Family and Addiction Medicine Physician and Executive Consultant at Upward Health - and learn from her experience during this month's Grand Rounds, aptly titled "Good Addiction Care is Good Human-ing." Dr. Ryan shared principles of evidence-based treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders while emphasizing a powerful truth: successful SUD care is built on building trust through strong communication and reliable follow-through. How we listen to our patients and respond to their unique needs as a whole person has a major impact on our ability to engage them in care. Thank you, Dr. Ryan, for reminding us that great healthcare starts with trust and connection.