“Pets don’t live as long as people do.” With this simple truth, Dr. Jane Shaw introduced me to the realities of end-of-life conversations in Veterinary Medicine. She added, “For us, end of life communication and practice is core to being a vet.” I was lucky enough to interview Dr. Shaw recently for our podcast series. […]
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Dr. Jane Shaw on end-of-life conversations in Veterinary Medicine
In this BONUS episode, I talk with Dr. Jane Shaw about end-of-life conversations. Dr. Shaw leads the Veterinary Communication program at Colorado State University, and veterinarians face this particular communication challenge on a constant basis. What she shares may be helpful to you, no matter what difficult conversations you find yourself in. Here is a […]
“How well did we teach the patient to manage their levels?”
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 […]