COVID-19 is hitting marginalized communities the hardest. This has brought new attention to already-existing health disparities. In this episode of “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication,” you’ll learn about LGBTQI health disparities, their connections to the way language is used in health settings, and what you can do to improve the relationship between the two. […]
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It’s the 3rd Anniversary of the HCP Site! Let us show you around
We’re celebrating! It’s true that it may seem kind of a stretch to celebrate right now, with these overlapping epidemics of COVID-19 and racial and social inequality. Of course COVID-19 is new but the other epidemics aren’t. Still, we’re celebrating. We’re celebrating because more people than ever are speaking up about centering equity and justice in […]
Unpacking the term ‘bias’
Bias is a hot term. Hot because we’re hearing it around a lot these days, and hot because it has an emotional charge to it. So let’s step back and unpack the term bias. In this episode you’ll learn: some of what bias means, some sneaky ways it can show up, and one bias that […]
Thinking structurally about inequalities
This is a time for reflection and action. As individuals, and collectively in our organizations and institutions. When it comes to thinking structurally, I invite you to acknowledge some of the often-invisible structures where you are. Structures are all around. They hide in plain sight: Meetings are powerful structures (even video meetings). Standard operating procedures […]
Is your organization doing implicit bias training? Here’s 3 hints [Revisited]
There is worldwide attention on issues of inequality, discrimination, and racism–at systemic and individual levels. Many organizations have made statements of support or solidarity with those seeking equity and justice. Some organizations seek more than a surface-level commitment to these issues. If this is you, this episode of “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication” teaches […]
7 Ways to keep the momentum going, gently
“COVID-19 has public health and medical workers in a constant state of response,” as HCP friend (and podcast guest) Samantha Cinnick of the deBeaumont Foundation said in a tweet earlier this week. These are extraordinarily challenging times. Health professionals are often expected to be super-human. And these are heavy loads you’re carrying, in many ways. So […]