I’m a bigger fan of year-end lists than I’ve been willing to admit. In the few minutes it takes me to read them, I feel ensmartened. Whether I’m reading about top movies, or memes, or journal articles, I feel like the year-end lists let me get a grip on what’s been going on.
And I get to see what The People Who Care About the Topic care about most, which is equally important.
You care about health communication, patient education, and health literacy. Here’s what you cared about most, according to your downloads.
These are 2019’s most downloaded Podcast Episodes from Health Communication Partners’ “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication” Podcast series. All of these episodes also aired in 2019. Let’s count ’em down:
#10. Chronic disease apps and health literacy
No surprise that digital health and health literacy made it into the Top 10. You appreciated learning about issues of engagement, accessibility, and relevance when it comes to apps for chronic disease management.
#9. Building BRIDGES
Whoa! What an honor for this one to have cracked the Top 10! Thank you so much for downloading this episode—3 years in the making–about what we’re doing here at HCP, how we do it, and why.
#8. 5 quick wins for your patient communication
You’re busy, yet thoughtful, people! You appreciated 5 quick wins that will help boost your patient communication efforts. Mark, set, go!
#7. 3 Questions to help you evaluate the emotional impact of your words
I took a chance in recording this one; as a topic, affective communication defies easy handling. I’m glad you liked the 3 questions that help you dig into the how and why of your affective communication.
#6. 4 useful reminders about health literacy
Numbered lists for the win! You care about health literacy. In this episode, I invite you not to worry about health literacy, but to see it as something you can dig into and work with.
#5. How ordinary conversations in healthcare may contribute to health disparities
I am delighted–and not surprised–this was one of your favorite episodes. That it’s on this list also underlines your courage: this isn’t an easy pill to swallow.
#4. Tackling some structural issues in interprofessional communication
Talk about bravery! The title of this episode alone would scare most people off. But not you. You know that if you want to get work done on big problems, it means talking to people outside your hallway.
#3. Can health literacy be a stumbling block?
I suspect that most of you figured out that this was a trick title. Yes, health literacy CAN be a stumbling block, but maybe not the one you’d anticipate.
#2. My single best piece of advice
I am blushing as I write this. I’m not kidding. It’s humbling in part because the episode is more personal, and in part because you downloaded it not knowing what I was going to be talking about. Thank you for trusting me enough to make this your #2 of 2019.
#1. Two ways to improve the metaphors you use
What a surprise this was to me when I ran the numbers! You care, you really care, about metaphors! And I couldn’t be happier because metaphors are so powerful. They demand careful handling, too.
You certainly have many podcasts out there vying for your ears, so I’m thrilled you choose to spend time with ours. Do you have an idea for a future episode? Something you’d like me to tackle? Let me know! Catch me on Linked In, Twitter, or click here.
Happy Holidays!
