In my effort to illustrate that it is best to build rapport before trying to
make a point or build bridges, I have inadvertently knocked down a bridge
and ignored rapport. I must say that I am foggy because of the bad flu I
have...and it has prevented me from seeing the irony in my post.

Cindi Swisher had some good points to make about negotiating a working
relationship in a hospital setting where  doctors were not open to LC input.
My point was that if I were in that position, I would tread gently, and try
to work as part of the group, in whatever way I could figure out to do that.
I have experienced what happens when I don't do that, and I have usually had
a very negative experience with this.

However, I did not mean to shoot down Cindi's message, in the meanwhile. I
guess I should read my own notes ....

I apologize. Best regards,

Kathleen



I believe that the issue is not really that you are practicing medicine
without a license. It is a common problem of turf here... Where the person
who is in charge of caring for the baby is being pressed by another adjunct
provider to "do" something that they did not originally feel was necessary,
or was not even aware of.  It is a question of face, or feeling inadequate,
and that someone is stomping on their turf by giving the mother additional
outside information.  I think for some professionals, they feel  that they
may be losing face with the patient, and this can generate a negativity in
the working relationship, perhaps.

I would go very easy... Not show them movies, or ask them questions about tv
ads that would be considered flip. My response would be,  " I hear your
concern... I was contacted by Mrs. X for care regarding this breastfeeding
problem.  I gave her the information that I had available. If you would be
interested, I would be glad to share my references, and my texts..." that
said with a genuine smile on your face.

No one likes to be made to look stupid.

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