Potential patients — usually parents — occasionally ask me if I am “vaccine-friendly.” After having this question posed to me numerous times, I’m prepared for the conversation that follows. I’ve tried to ease into it in various ways, but none has proven universally comfortable.
The question’s phrasing is telling about a person’s perspective. It implies that their previous experiences with physicians were perceived as “unfriendly.” Also, my defensive side infers it would be unfriendly for me to answer in any way other than a vague affirmative.
Patients who decline vaccines can be understandably frustrating. Even with our deep knowledge, experience and the best intentions, our pleas often seem ineffective. We are usually at a loss about how to improve our sales pitch when faced with vaccine refusal. As we see vaccination rates declining in some areas, the angst among physicians is understandable.
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