“Health does not exist in a vacuum, and achieving health equity will require addressing the economic and social inequities that have long persisted within our country.” This statement is from the Introduction to a new Ways and Means Committee Report, entitled Something Must Change: Inequities in U.S. Policy and Society. It was released this week, along with a document […]
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Episode #89 Dr. Jonas Attilus on humility and power in patient communication
“I feel like it’s normal for people to mistrust us.” In our first episode of the year, Physician Dr. Jonas Attilus shares stories about his practice, and talks about how he deals with issues of trust, humility, power and respect in his communication with his patients. Listen to the interview here and read the transcript […]
Episode #88 Communicating about vaccines? Here’s 4 reflective practice prompts
It’s Christmas, I know. But my recent piece about this topic was so popular, I wanted our very next episode to be about it. Here, you’ll learn 4 ways to stop and think about whatever vaccine communication you’re doing – to make sure you’re saying what you mean to say. Listen or read the transcript […]
Our Top 10 Most Popular Podcast Episodes of 2020
I know you’re tired. You have good reason to be. Friends, we’re gonna make it. We’re almost at the end of the most difficult year in our collective experiences. And there’s hope on the horizon. Thank you for turning to HCP during this unbelievable time. Many, many thanks for your many, many downloads and shares. […]
Episode #87 5 Tips for educating about bias
Educating about bias is its own challenge. But there’s hope. In this episode, I share 5 things I have learned over the years about addressing bias with individuals, groups and organizations. If you’re responsible for leading other people in conversations about bias, this episode’s for you. Listen here and read the transcript below. This episode […]
Episode #86 12 Reflective practice prompts for health professionals Rebroadcast
Reflective practice continues to gain ground in the health sector and I am here for it. And so are you: this episode on reflective practice is one of our all-time most popular, from more than two and a half years ago. I was recently asked by a listener to rebroadcast this episode, and I’m happy […]