#11 : Allison Turner NP deals out some real world thoughts on what makes a rep stand out good or bad , building the right kind of trust , what it takes to make it in the Interventional pain space and much more

In this episode of Med Device Unleashed I am talking to Allison Turner, a nurse practitioner for an interventional pain practice here in Houston. Listen in to hear Alison’s perspectives on what makes a good representative, the average journey for a pain patient, and the importance of continuous learning. “It’s so rewarding when you are able to see someone make a turn for the best.” Top Takeaways: Interventional pain management goes far beyond narcotics. Building trust between practitioners and representatives is essential. Selecting the right patients for the right treatment is vital to improve patient outcomes. Having a solid knowledge base and continuing to build on it is integral to being an effective rep. Remember to have compassion for patients, no matter what is going on around you. Create a culture of curiosity and continuous learning. As a rep you need to be efficient, organized, and value oriented. Episode’s Timeline: [01:55] About Alison and what she does. [04:20] What drew Alison to working in pain management and why it is so much more than medication. [08:01] Exploring the life and journey of a pain patient. [12:00] What Alison looks for in a representative as an advanced practitioner. [15:20] What is spinal cord stimulation and what do reps in this field do? [21:02] Maintaining compassion, understanding, and empathy. [23:05] The evolution in pain management treatments. [25:02] Why you need to be efficient and know how to present value as a rep. [30:20] Creating a respectful relationship with everyone in clinic, not just physicians. [33:23] Alison’s advice for those starting out in the field of pain management. Visit our sponsor Live Fresh Brand at and on Instagram and use CODE MDU21 code for 10% off of your first order.

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#11 : Allison Turner NP deals out some real world thoughts on what makes a rep stand out good or bad , building the right kind of trust , what it takes to make it in the Interventional pain space and much more is an episode from Med Device Unleashed by Jamie Tipton.

This episode is 41:13 long.

This episode was published on Mar 23, 2021.

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