Practical issues and soft skills
Dr. Ted van Essen is a former General Practitioner from the Netherlands who practiced for over 30 years. Since 2018, he is chair of the Dutch Influenza Foundation. Furthermore, he regularly shares his expertise in television appearances, including in talk shows and as "Dokter Ted" on the Omroep Max in the Netherlands.
Summary
Summary
- Practical issues can be important reasons for not getting the vaccine. Therefore it is important to think about how to deal with practical issues.
- Healthcare professionals should be interested in what the people in front of them really want to know.
- Tone, phrasing and language are important in communicating vaccines with older adults.