You’re well aware that vaccine communication doesn’t happen in a neutral environment. It happens amid changing federal guidance, in emotionally charged social conditions, and in relationships that often already carry trust, strain, or history. At times like this, reflective practice supports our professional judgment, especially when guidance shifts and emotions run high. This checklist is […]
Meet our first contributor, Dr. Esther Ra
Welcome to a new year, and a new chapter for the show. We’re starting a new collaboration and I couldn’t be happier about it. I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Esther Ra to the show, as a new voice contributing her expertise on communication across professions and across the world. Hi, everybody. This is 10 Minutes […]
Top 5 episodes of 2025
Whew, what a year this has been! I’m entirely grateful we got through it together. And now, we get to look back and see where we’ve been, including the episodes of 10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication that you engaged with the most. Our 2025 countdown reflects a mix of listening, engagement, and how these […]
Talking with patients about randomization
In a recent conversation about patient numeracy, and talking about numbers, a related question surfaced, and I thought it was worth exploring for its own episode: talking about randomness and randomization with patients. Hi, everybody. This is 10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication from Health Communication Partners. Since 2017, we’ve been giving you inspiration and […]
Coming Soon: Learning Library
Over the past 8 years, I’ve authored a collection of nearly 400 episodes, articles, and resources. I’m truly proud of this work. Many of you have told me Heath Communication Partners has become your go-to source for expert insights. Since 2017, you’ve visited H-CPartners.com for weekly resources on communication and patient education. Our ranked podcast […]
Dr. Tim Gilligan on how the system gets in the way of patient care, Part 2
In Part 1 of my conversation with Dr. Tim Gilligan, Dr. Gilligan talked about some of the systemic issues that separate patients from providers and make communication difficult in health care. In Part 2, you’ll hear how communication helps Dr. Gilligan manage some of these systemic obstacles. Hi, everybody. This is 10 Minutes to Better […]