Services for REI Specialists & Oncologists
I help REI specialists (And other OB subspecialists) and Oncologists decrease stress and administrative burden with a combination of practical support & clinical consultation
The demands for REI Specialists & Oncologists are considerable.
Amongst the responsibilities for documentation, multi-disciplinary care meetings, and a growing list of compliance tasks, you are caring for patients who are experiencing the pain of losing a baby, the diagnosis of a serious illness, or life-changing treatment decisions. Knowing what and how to communicate with anxious or distressed patients isn’t always easy and might compound your existing stress. I can help with these demands by:
Management and coordination of mental health referrals for your patients & their family members
Consultation with providers and staff to implement effective, practical & compassionate strategies for having difficult conversations with your patients
How I Can Help
Coordination for Mental Health Referrals
I coordinate & manage mental health referrals for REI Specialists (And other OB subspecialists) and Oncologists. I connect your patients and their family members to licensed mental health clinicians with expertise in reproductive and perinatal mental health. Common reasons for referral include, but are not limited to: Psychological consultations for intended parents, gamete (egg/sperm) donors, and gestational carriers, adjustment to medical concerns impacting fertility treatment or pregnancy (I.e PCOS, gestational diabetes) medication management for post-partum depression, anxiety related to IVF treatment, grief counseling for pregnancy loss, support for oncology treatment decision-making, and mental health referrals for patient family members.
Skills for Difficult Conversations
I assist REI Specialists (And other OB subspecialists), Oncologists, and their staff with gaining new skills to feel more confident in communicating and supporting anxious or distressed patients. Individual and group meetings are available with options for one-time or ongoing support. Common areas for consultation include:
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Navigating conversations with patients after an unsuccessful treatment cycle, miscarriage, or a pregnancy loss
Helping patients manage stress during times associated with peak anxiety(I.e. Retrieval, confirmation of pregnancy)
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Communicating with patients and their partners during prenatal diagnosis counseling
Offering patients guidance about managing A1C, hypertension, or stress during a high-risk pregnancy
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Talking with patients about neo-adjuvant endocrine therapy or treatment options for fertility preservation
Having conversations with patients and caregivers about metastasis or recurrence
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Reduced Clinician Burnout
Improved Patient Outcomes
Greater Employee Retention & Staff Morale
Increased Sense of Self-Efficacy