Supporting patient values in behavior change

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The first health and behavior coaching visit can be overwhelming for both the provider and the patient. The patient may or may not be fully aware of their current health status or have recently received a confusing or serious diagnosis. Once the patient has had all their questions answered and feels ready to proceed, the initial step is to conduct an inventory to establish the patient’s baseline level of awareness and identify in which areas they could improve their health. Most researchers in…