Rheumatologist Amanda Nelson, MD, MSCR, Walks with Patients to Encourage Physical Activity

She believes the program can be self-sustaining in the months or years ahead and will grow more popular with patients because it enriches the physician–patient relationship.

“I just want to be out there, walking every month,” says Dr. Nelson. “This is something I can do that’s fun and good for me, and has an immediate, positive impact on patients. If we even get one person to walk regularly, that’s a victory.”

Listen to Dr. Nelson talk about patient motivation and Walk with a Doc.

Carol Patton is a freelance writer based in Las Vegas.