One person can make a difference, and everyone should try. – JFK
The last time you were presented with a new idea, did you take the time to listen? Did you disarm them with a smile, or corner them with negativity? Were you Positive? Embracing? Objective? Or were you negative? Dismissive? Did you provide valuable feedback to improve on the idea presented? Were you honest?
In non-hospital settings, health care professionals face the challenge of a constantly evolving environment. The specialists at Médecins Sans Frontières /Doctors Without Borders are deployed to areas where clinics and hospitals are not available, or unable to accommodate the needs of the community. In this article, two front line workers discuss some of the bigger challenges they face in these situations.