It’s the middle of a sunny morning in the Fall. I’m on the phone in the kitchen. Pacing. Back and forth and back and forth in the kitchen, out to the living room, around the living room, back again into the kitchen. I’m on the phone with my mentor, Dr. Susan Lytle. Susan is famous […]
Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate
Episode 156 How to reduce cultural bias in medical metaphors
Metaphors and analogies are powerful language tools. But they’re often culturally specific. Here’s one way to think about your metaphors–and some topics to avoid. Metaphors and analogies are powerful language tools. They’re important to the way we speak and think. And medical and public health professionals use them all the time. So what’s the problem? […]
Check out our most popular podcast episode of the year so far
This year’s most popular episode (so far) was a hit from the start, because the idea came from you, our audience! You listen to our show because you care about communication, education, and health equity. You appreciate reflective practice. Plus, you’re in meetings. LOTS of meetings. And you’d like them to go well. So when […]
Episode 155 Dr. Doron Dorfman on “Fear of the disability con”
For Disability Pride Month, I talk with disability law Professor Doron Dorfman about the phenomenon “fear of the disability con.” EPISODE TRANSCRIPT It’s Disability Pride Month. Today I talk with professor Doron Dorfman who specializes in disability law. Dr. Dorfman tells me about the widspread fear that disabled people are “faking it,” the impact of […]
The Joint Commission health equity National Patient Safety Goal takes effect
The emphasis is on action, with plenty of accountability. Here’s a tool to execute against your health equity strategic plan.
Episode 154 Looking at patient education through an equity lens
What does it mean to look at patient education through an equity lens? Learn why this is a good idea, and how you can do it.