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3 Keys to a successful consultation by Harry Sokol

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Created 09 January 2025
Updated 03 June 2025

Here's a quick look at Prof. Sokol best tips for a successful medical consultation

Professor Harry Sokol’s tips for understanding gut health, the microbiota, its impact on health, the "gut-brain axis," and more.

For a successful consultation:

  • Avoid medical jargon as much as possible
  • Use everyday life examples that can directly resonate with the patient
  • Use illustrations to simplify the explanations of complex messages

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    How to talk about gut health : Pr.Sokol's advices

    Tips for communicating with your patient

    3 Keys to a successful consultation by Harry Sokol

    How to talk to your patients about microbiota

    What is microbiota? What is the role of the microbiota? How to maintain a healthy microbiota?

    How to talk to your patients about the link between microbiota and health

    I have "gas", does my microbiota play a role? Does the microbiota play a role in the proper functioning of my immune system ? In which diseases does the microbiota play a role?

    How to talk to your patients about digestive diseases and pathologies

    Does my microbiota help me digest? What foods to eat for a more regular bowel movement ? How to rebuild my gut microbiota after taking antibiotics?

    How to talk to your patients about the "gut-brain axis"

    Why do we say that the intestinal microbiota is the "second brain"? How does the gut microbiota affect the brain? Is the microbiota involved in neuropsychiatric diseases ?
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