How to Recommend Homecare Without Making Patients Feel Sold To
Short answer: Recommend homecare by linking it directly to the clinician's recommendation and the patient's goals. Ask permission to go through it, explain what each product does and how to use it, give honest information about cost, and respect the patient's choice. A clear handoff from treatment room to checkout makes the recommendation feel like care, not a sales pitch.
Key takeaways
- Tie every recommendation to the clinician's plan and the patient's goals.
- Ask permission before going through products.
- Explain use and cost honestly.
- Respect the decision and record what was recommended.
Why do homecare recommendations feel like selling?
They feel like selling when they appear at checkout without context, include products the clinician didn't mention, or come with pressure to buy today. Patients then feel the recommendation is about the clinic's revenue rather than their skin.
When the recommendation clearly comes from the clinician and is explained simply, most patients see it as part of their care.
How should the conversation go?
- Ask: "Let's go through the homecare recommendations from your provider before you leave."
- Explain: what each product is for, how to use it, and how long it lasts
- Respect: "I can have it ready for you at checkout, or you can take the information home."
- Record: products recommended, purchased or declined
How does the homecare conversation guide help?
The conversation guide covers asking permission, explaining the recommendation, respecting choice, a staff checklist and a handoff record.
Resource 061 is organized into these sections:
- Ask permission
- Explain the recommendation
- Respect choice
- Staff checklist
- Handoff record
Download Resource 061: Homecare conversation guide →
Frequently asked questions
Should front-desk staff recommend products?
They should share what the clinician recommended. Any new recommendation should come from the clinician.
What if the patient wants a cheaper option?
Pass the question to the clinician, who can advise on suitable alternatives.
Should staff earn commission on retail?
If they do, make sure it doesn't encourage recommending products the clinician didn't advise.
What should you do next?
Download the free homecare conversation guide and complete it with your team this week.
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Related reading
- How to Build a Patient Referral Process That Feels Natural (Resource 070)
- How to Build Skincare Recommendations Into the Patient Journey (Resource 062)
- Why Your Clinic Website Gets Visitors but Few Inquiries (Resource 071)
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