What does COVID mean for clinician-patient communication? Dr. Beverly Zavaleta talks to us from the front lines about the significant communication challenges presented by COVID, how she and her team are dealing with them, and what’s she’s learned about making words matter. Listen here, and read the transcript below. Communication from clinicians to their patients, […]
Patient communication during COVID with Dr. Bevery Zavaleta
What does COVID mean for clinician-patient communication? Dr. Beverly Zavaleta talks to us from the front lines about the significant communication challenges presented by COVID, how she and her team are dealing with them, and what’s she’s learned about making words matter. Photo: Beverly Zavaleta Communication from clinicians to their patients, and those patients’ families, […]
Reflecting in writing about COVID with Dr. Ann Ancona
Taking a moment to reflect can sound like a luxury right now. Yet pausing to stop, and intentionally consider what’s going on around us, can also provide emotional distance from all the intensity. Writing is a powerful form of thinking. When you combine reflection and writing, you have the potential to see life a little […]
Reflective writing about COVID with Dr. Ann Ancona
“Reflective writing” sounds serious. Can it really lighten the mood? We say yes! In this episode, I talk with Dr. Ann Ancona of Kent State University about the power of reflective writing to help us stop and get some perspective. And it doesn’t have to be heavy and involved. We break down a reflective writing […]
Dr. Ashley Love talks about interprofessional communication during a health crisis
Every day, interprofessional communication is a crucial component of successful healthcare and public health systems. In a crisis, its importance is magnified. Dr. Ashely Love, a former state epidemiologist, helped guide the state of Delaware through the H1N1 outbreak in 2009. In this episode of 10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication, she talks to us […]
Dr. Ashley Love on interprofessional communication during a health crisis
This former state epidemiologist helped guide her state through the H1N1 outbreak. She talks to us about how challenging interprofessional communication can be during a crisis, what she learned from H1N1, and two things health pros can do to improve their communication right now. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT When there’s a health crisis, clear communication is crucial. […]