| Treatment with injections is an area that evokes strong feelings in both the receiver and the therapist. It's a great opportunity to confront your own fear and to develop yourself both as a therapist and as a human being. Injection therapy is much more than anatomy and technique. Therefor I use the term art. | |
| To develop as a skilled practitioner you have to practice and develop more sides of yourself. | |
| The injection itself, that is, from the moment the tip of the needle penetrates the skin to the point when it is outside the body again, is a big challenge in being emotionally and physically present. It is a strong test of complete presence and total focus wrapped in deep conciousness and trust in the method of treatment as well as empathy for the patient. | |
| During the injection, unnecessary talk should be avoided. Comments at this point such as "how do you feel" or "does it hurt" can be interpreted as insecurity and fear. | |
| The best we can do in every situation is to be genuine. This means standing behind our qualifications and our experience. Without hiding anything. The majority of patients get a calm feeling from the doctor's honest and serious intention. | |
| Certain cases are more difficult than most and we might even miss the objective. At times such as these I usually stop the injection, palpate again and start from the beginning. At the same time, I inform the patient openly and honestly. This creates confidence! It is never defensible to "dump the cargo" without reaching the goal for the entire therapeutic measure. | |
| Use breathing! Before you inject, ask the patient to take a few deep breaths and to relax. Do the same yourself! The patient will be calmer and you will become more focused. | |
| Be prepared to meet the patient's emotional reactions after the injection. Listen and show empathy. Keep your focus and be conscious. | |
| In other words - be professional!! | |
| Good luck! | |
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