Psychiatry Resident Dr. Jonas Attilus returns to the show to tell us why and how he takes the role of a learner during his interactions with patients, and how this helps him to give compassionate care. May is Mental Health Awareness month, and today we get to hear from Psychiatry Resident and friend of the […]
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Episode 175 Reflecting on the connections between health disparities and communication
National Minority Health Month is an opportunity to reflect on the connections between health disparities and communication. It’s essential to lean on research and outside expertise when communicating. But I share what might be an unpopular opinion about the role of expert recommendations in our communication efforts. It’s National Minority Health Month, so we’re going […]
The high costs of ineffective communication
This National Minority Health Month, it’s worth reminding ourselves that communication is directly tied to outcomes. “Patient-clinician communication (PCC) may generate or reduce healthcare disparities,” according to Eliseo J Perez-Stable, Director of National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (Communicating with Diverse Patients: How Patient and Clinician Factors Affect Disparities, emphasis mine). Ineffective communication […]
Episode 174 Previewing a free maternal health course from OMH
For National Minority Health Month, I preview a free maternal health course from the Office of Minority Health, and give you tips on how to get the most out of this great resource. April is National Minority Health Month, so we’re diving into a resource from the Office of Minority Health about maternal health care. […]
Episode 173 Dr. Taquina Davis on understanding the impact of religious beliefs on patients’ decision-making
We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with 3 interviews with women from across the health sector. Today I sit down with Dr. Taquina Davis as she shares research and a personal story about understanding the impact of religious beliefs on patients’ decision-making. March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, we’re bringing you 3 interviews with […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month with Podcasts
In honor of Women’s History Month, I’m showcasing the women in medicine, nursing, pharmacy and public health who have appeared on “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication,” and the wisdom they have shared. You’ll hear insights and advice about some of today’s most pressing communication and education issues, from the women who have lived the […]