Help Clients and Avoid Medical Liability
This week, John explains how to develop a coaching or consulting business as a health advisor without creating a formal physician-patient relationship. In doing so, he mentions six guests from his podcast who are improving their clients’ health or wellness while generating income outside the traditional medical setting. After reviewing each of their businesses, he offers recommendations for launching your own such business.
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Each of the physicians offers wellness and health improvement guidance and coaching. Some obtained special training in Lifestyle Medicine, Functional Medicine, Meditation, or Yoga.
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Being a Health Advisor
As professionals, physicians are dedicated to addressing patient health issues. However, at times we’d like to do the same for individuals who aren’t our patients. Rather than treating illnesses and injuries, we might emphasize prevention, health maintenance, and well-being.
Lastly, by working outside the formal physician-patient relationship, we avoid certain regulatory and liability threats.
Six Examples
John describes six examples of physicians who focus on health and wellness coaching and consulting. Each of them enjoys the satisfaction of assisting clients in improving their health and preventing illness in their own unique way.
- Dr. Lara Salyer – Episode 120
- Dr. Jessie Bensen – Episode 158
- Dr. Jill Wener – Episode 172
- Dr. Heather Hammerstadt – Episode 185
- Dr. Rachel Beanland – Episode 250
- Dr. Shelly Bhowhmik – Episode 257
Todays Quote About Mentors
…talk to someone who’s doing what you would like to do. It gives you a real reality check as to whether it’s doable and how difficult it is…
Summary
It is definitely possible to create a business as a wellness coach or consultant, or health advisor. It meets a physician’s desire to help clients feel better and improve their overall health and fitness. But the flexibility, avoidance of regulation, and lack of medical liability make for a more enjoyable experience for the former clinician.
John recommends consulting an attorney to be certain that you avoid the appearance of medical care. The health advisor may need to publish formal disclaimers. And in most cases, it is important to remind clients that before adopting any new diet, exercise, or use of supplements, they discuss these plans with their personal physician.
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Links for Today’s Episode:
- How to Reclaim the Best Parts of Your Career – 120
- How to Be a Life Coach and Professional Artist – 158
- Can Meditation Offer Help for Burned-Out Physicians? – 172
- Can Lifestyle Medicine Help Me and My Patients? – 185
- Find the Fulfillment of a Freelance Remote Yoga and Meditation Teacher – 250
- Why Preventive Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine Make for a Great Career – 257
- Inspiration from the Author of ‘How to Lose Weight for the Last Time’ – 279
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