Advocacy and Competence

For those situations when the referring physician (or another healthcare unit) are unsure about the scope of clinical and/or health psychology, providing a cohesive introduction and utility of your services may be necessary. (It is, however, likely that the hospital may already have a brochure created, if so, skip this section). Working with your newly developed team to create an informative packet would be a nice way to further establish rapport and trust, not just among your professional aims and skills, but it also provides an opportunity for a personal connection with each other. After all, the more time invested helps to develop the shared identity as well as increase the value added proposition to the overall business model (your admins will love this). There is always a bottom line to services rendered, and as healthcare policies continue to change, providers and systems must adapt in real time. Having each member create a small biography with a picture would be a nice personalized touch. (Take away: Promote your team!)