Motivational Interviewing

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This may be the most important book you purchase during your medical training. Rotations and exams will come and go, but patient care remains central to your practice. Motivational interviewing (MI) has revolutionized how doctors interact with patients, families, and colleagues. MI is a powerful tool for promoting behavior change, especially in an era dominated by chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Maladaptive choices that harm health outcomes are widespread, making behavior change crucial beyond substance use and psychiatry. Recent years have seen a surge in research utilizing MI in behavioral health medicine. Traditional hospitalizations cannot induce change; however, this evidence-based approach can significantly improve patient outcomes and life trajectories. MI is not psychotherapy and can be seamlessly integrated into ward rounds and office visits, offering an effective method for clinical encounters. Authored by experts and medical trainees, this guide is the first of its kind, exploring how MI enhances patient interaction across all training levels. It presents practical applications, clinical scenarios, personal reflections, and online animated vignettes that illustrate the authors' challenges and successes. Endorsed by MI pioneers William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick, this resource is invaluable for future physicians.