Effective Persuasion Strategies for Medical Professionals

Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD

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Carlos Alvarenga, author of "The Rules of Persuasion," discusses the critical role of persuasion in all forms of communication, emphasizing its importance in the medical field. Alvarenga's background in journalism, consulting, and his current research at the University of Maryland provides him with a unique perspective on convincing, inspiring, and sometimes deceiving through communication. In the podcast, he breaks down Aristotle's persuasion modes (ethos, pathos, logos) and introduces his concept of a "periodic table of persuasion," offering actionable strategies for physicians to enhance their interactions with patients by leveraging character, emotion, and logic effectively.

About Carlos Alvarenga:

Carlos Alvarenga is an independent researcher and writer, known for his book "The Rules of Persuasion." With a background in journalism and management consulting, he is currently pursuing a PhD in English at the University of Maryland. His research focuses on the rhetoric of totalitarian regimes. Alvarenga holds a BA in Humanities and Classical Greek from Hampden-Sydney College and completed a post-bacc program in classics at the University of Pennsylvania. He resides in Bethesda, Maryland, with his family, including his wife, a physician researcher at the NIH, and their two sons.

[00:01:00] Carlos Alvarenga's Educational and Professional Journey

[00:02:00] The Role of Persuasion in Communication

[00:03:00] Persuasion in the Medical Field

[00:04:00] Framework for Persuasion According to Aristotle

[00:05:00] Alvarenga's Contribution to the Persuasion Framework

[00:06:00] The Periodic Table of Persuasion Explained

[00:07:00] Applying Persuasion in Doctor-Patient Communications

[00:08:00] The Importance of Emotion in Persuasion

[00:09:00] Alvarenga's Observations on Current Persuasion Literature

[00:10:00] Practical Advice for Physicians on Persuasion

[00:11:00] Leveraging Character in Persuasion

[00:12:00] Breaking Up Logical Arguments with Narrative

[00:13:00] The Power of Acknowledging Emotion and Understanding

[00:14:00] Status and Reversal in Persuasive Communication

[00:15:00] Examples of Effective Persuasion in Practice

[00:16:00] The Role of Listening in Persuasion

[00:17:00] Avoiding Common Traps in Persuasive Efforts

[00:18:00] The Foundation of Persuasion Across Disciplines

[00:19:00] Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Through Persuasion

[00:20:00] Discussing Misdiagnoses and Correcting Information

[00:21:00] The Importance of Humility in Persuasive Communication

[00:22:00] Conclusion and Final Thoughts from Carlos Alvarenga

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