Guest EpisodeEpisode 184 · May 19, 2025

From Telling to Guiding – Transforming Patient Communication

ACT & Behavior ChangePain NeuroscienceClinical ReasoningPsychology of Pain

In this episode, I sit down with Ben Whybrow, a pain specialist physio in the UK and new community manager for Modern Pain Care, to discuss the critical role of communication in modern healthcare. We break down why the traditional, paternalistic approach to patient interaction falls short and explore how guided discovery can lead to better outcomes for people in pain. If you’re a clinician looking to improve your communication skills and create more meaningful connections with your patients, ...

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In this episode, I sit down with Ben Whybrow, a pain specialist physio in the UK and new community manager for Modern Pain Care, to discuss the critical role of communication in modern healthcare. We break down why the traditional, paternalistic approach to patient interaction falls short and explore how guided discovery can lead to better outcomes for people in pain. If you’re a clinician looking to improve your communication skills and create more meaningful connections with your patients, this conversation is for you. 🔗 Links Mentioned: • Modern Pain Care Program Interest List•Clinical Communication Podcast – Ben Whybrow•Gifford’s Aches and Pains Books

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About the Guest

Ben Whybrow

Ben Whybrow

Specialist Physio for Pain Clinic in NHS (UK).

Specialist physiotherapist at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, where he works within a multidisciplinary pain clinic and group pain programs. Host of the Clinical Communication podcast. Ben trains clinicians in the art of difficult conversations -- helping them ethically influence patient beliefs and behavior through pain science and skilled communication.

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