Difficult to helpful conversations

![Figure][1]</img> I’d like to talk about the value of difficult conversations. These are often thought of as important, even high-stakes, complex conversations with differing opinions. I find framing these conversations more as advice, feedback, and suggestions has helped me see them as

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Journal
Canadian Family Physician
Published
2026-04-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.46747/cfp.7204288
Primary Topic
Dental Education, Practice, Research
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Difficult to helpful conversations

Michael Allan
Canadian Family Physician
Dental Education, Practice, Research
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Difficult to helpful conversations

Michael Allan
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Abstract

![Figure][1]</img> I’d like to talk about the value of difficult conversations. These are often thought of as important, even high-stakes, complex conversations with differing opinions. I find framing these conversations more as advice, feedback, and suggestions has helped me see them as

Canadian Family PhysicianVol. 72(4)
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Dental Education, Practice, Research
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