Metaphors are everywhere. And they’re powerful. Multiple studies have proven that they make a difference in how patients think and act. They enhance patient communication. They’re time-saving in their efficiency. The problem is, sometimes they don’t work. There can be cultural mismatches. They can even give patients the wrong impression. And you usually can’t tell […]
Episode #85 What contact tracers can teach us
Contact tracing is one of the most powerful tools we’ve got to interrupt transmission of infectious disease, including COVID-19. Plus, contact tracers are in the position to add knowledge to future health communication and public health workforce development efforts. It’s obvious that contact tracers should be well prepared and supported. But I’m going to show you […]
What contact tracers can teach us
Contact tracing is one of the most powerful tools we’ve got to interrupt transmission of infectious disease, including COVID-19. Plus, contact tracers are in the position to add knowledge to future health communication and public health workforce development efforts. It’s obvious that contact tracers should be well prepared and supported. But I’m going to show you […]
Acknowledging our need for healing
Many of us have been conditioned, when things are difficult or chaotic, to tough it through. Suck it up. Stuff it down. Get back to work. You all know by now I’m not a medical professional. But I’ve got to say this approach does not sound healthy. When do we heal? Heal from the […]
Episode 84: Is change in the air for health literacy?
This health literacy month has been unlike any other. Listen to the latest episode of “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication” to find out what’s going on in health literacy–and why now may be an important moment for health literacy as a field. Click on the audio or read the transcript below. I love health […]
Is there change in the air for health literacy?
This health literacy month has been an exciting one. There may be some change in the air! Find out what’s going on and why now may be an important moment for health literacy as a field. I love health literacy! I love the idea. I love that the field exists, and it has its own […]