This challenge from a nurse administrator hung in the air. It was more than a rhetorical question. Patient education is a cornerstone of care. You see many patients in a day and have a high level of complexity to deal with. Your patient education is also expected to achieve multiple simultaneous goals, under increasingly restricted […]
Health literacy as an interaction, Part 1
One of the important developments in health literacy research is the shift toward approaching health literacy as an interaction. This can sound a bit challenging, but fear not! In this episode, you’ll learn about one remarkable person, and one powerful, nearly century-old concept, that can help you understand health literacy as an interaction. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT […]
Our health literacy greatest hits
We’re celebrating Health Literacy Month AND the Second Anniversary of “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication” Podcast series! What better way to do that, than with our most popular health literacy podcast episodes. And…there’s a few bonus infographics tucked in here for you as well. Because a celebration means presents! What does health literacy mean […]
Interview w/Dr. Paul Ranelli about “Giving and gathering” information
Time is always a factor for health providers, and Pharmacists are no exception. When time is tight during the patient encounter, education can feel rushed, or rote. Yet when there’s little time, it’s especially important to be thoughtful and strategic about education. In an interview for “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication,” Dr. Paul Ranelli […]
Dr. Paul Ranelli on “Giving and gathering” information
Time is always a factor for health providers, and Pharmacists are no exception. In this episode, Dr. Paul Ranelli from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy’s Duluth Campus tells us about one concept that helps him and his students get the most out of their time with patients–even if they only get a minute! You […]
Health Communication Partners turns 2: Highlights and surprises from our 2nd year
It’s the second anniversary of HealthCommunicationPartners.com. We’ve been celebrating in a few different ways, and today I wanted to write to you. This is because so much has happened in Year 2, thanks largely to you! So I want to share some highlights, some surprises…and some exciting announcements as we begin Year 3. Highlights Hearing your […]
