OUH Odense University Hospital(2)
Martin Erichsen reminded us that our psychological working environment, communication and laughter are also a proactive way to work with a patient’s physical as well as mental health.
There’s no doubt that good wellbeing is good medicine for both mind and body. Most people know that poor health affects our mood – but we often forget that a negative focus can affect our health, too. Headaches, for example, can come from tension caused by anger, frustration or stress. With that in mind, we mustn’t forget laughter and good wellbeing in our contact with patients.
The effect of laughter on the course of an illness doesn’t just relieve pain directly — it often also helps bring the patient into mental balance, which contributes positively to the treatment.
Martin Erichsen reminded us that our psychological working environment, communication and laughter are also a proactive way to work with a patient’s physical as well as mental health. It was a fascinating talk!
So I send warm recommendations to anyone working inside and outside healthcare who might be interested in the reminder of how important laughter is in working together.
Claus Manniche, Professor, MD & Chief Physician
OUH Odense University Hospital
Martin’s talk on communication in teamwork was simply brilliant! He got us acting with willpower and enthusiasm I’d never dreamed of. Now I understand his point that you don’t need breaks!
Michael Hansen-Nord, Chief Physician
Medical Department, OUH Odense University Hospital