Doctors as Health Coaches: Guiding Clients Without Diagnosing


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Dec 11 2024 12 mins  

In this episode, we dive into the evolving role of physicians as health coaches, exploring how this practice differs fundamentally from traditional medicine. As more doctors transition into health coaching, it’s essential to understand the boundaries: health coaching focuses on empowering clients (not patients) to navigate their health journey, rather than providing medical diagnoses or treatments.

We’ll discuss:
✨ How health coaching helps clients make sense of multiple medical concerns and diagnoses.
✨ The importance of guiding clients to set actionable health goals while overcoming obstacles.
✨ Why personalized assessments and medical advice aren’t part of a coach’s scope—and how to stay compliant.
✨ Tips for doctors on building a coaching practice that’s rooted in support, education, and prevention.

If you’re a doctor interested in health coaching or curious about how coaching complements traditional healthcare, this episode is for you!

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Health Coaching vs Practicing Medicine Article

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