The providers I hear from tell me that they’ve been doing a good job cutting down on their use of medical jargon. And I believe it! Lately, in my experience as a patient (and pet owner, and patient family member), I’m hearing providers use more and more everyday language to explain or define medical phenomena. […]
Top 10 Most Popular Podcast Episodes in 2018
It’s list time of year! And I love countdowns. More than that, I want to save you time. So think of this as one handy place to have links to a bunch of episodes. In reverse order, here are the Top 10* most downloaded episodes in 2018 from Health Communication Partners’ Podcast series, “10 Minutes […]
Linking everyday conversations and health disparities
Recent research has shown how public health, medical care, and human service providers can unintentionally contribute to racial and ethnic health disparities. This is distressing, and almost unbelievable, considering that most health professionals genuinely seek to give good care to all patients and clients. Yet, there are documented links between health care professionals’ unconscious bias, and […]
Being proactive about digital health tools in your organization
Digital health tools, despite their potential, can unintentionally leave people behind – in various ways. In this episode, you’ll learn 3 steps to being proactive about the digital health tools offered in your organization. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT A health care administrator was talking with me about digital health tools. They’re everywhere, he acknowledged, pointing to several […]
One way you can improve your health communication right now
The end of the year gives us all a reason to look back, and take stock. As I was reflecting on my work in health communication this year, I saw a pattern I thought I’d share with you. It’s about a commonality in many of the conversations I’ve had, that might be helpful to you. […]
How smart phones can help you with patients’ health literacy
No, this isn’t about an app. It’s about smart phones, and what they have to teach you about health literacy. In this episode, you’ll learn: how health literacy is hidden in plain sight why it’s not all about reading how smart phones can help you understand health literacy, and reach more patients! EPISODE TRANSCRIPT A […]