When it comes to educating, one size does not fit all people. In this episode, you’ll learn 10 different ways you can express a complex idea, so you can have different approaches for different patients. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT During patient education you are often dealing with medical or scientific concepts of great complexity. You already have […]
Public Health Communication
How does our first COVID podcast episode hold up, 2 years later?
It is strange to look back. As we all enter our third year with COVID-19, many of us are taking stock. Many things have changed. So many have not. Over 2 years ago, on February 6, 2020, we dropped this episode. Knowing what we know now, I still stand by what I said in this […]
Episode 117 Health communication’s messy, complex problems
It seems the worst that could happen is happening. What are some of the ways forward for health communication? Listen to this episode here and read the transcript below. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT This has been one of the most challenging episodes I’ve ever done. Partly because we’re nearing our third year in the pandemic, and that […]
When you need a new way to say the same thing
Feeling like a broken record? This post (and infographic) are for you. If you have important information or complex ideas to share, or if you’ve got to explain something to a patient, this is about having different ways to get your message across. Why bother with this? To help you get out of a rut, yes. […]
Episode #116 14 Reflective practice prompts about health equity
Health equity’s importance is increasingly well understood. But what does health equity mean to you? In this episode, you’ll learn 14 ways to help you find out. Listen here and read the transcript below. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Health equity is still on people’s minds, and I am here for it! Maybe you can define health equity. But what […]
Episode 115 Communication must be part of any DEI strategy
In and beyond healthcare, American workers are quitting their jobs in record numbers–and this trend shows little signs of slowing. Employers who want to attract and retain talent are talking up their DEI strategy in order to be competitive. Here’s why communication must be part of any successful DEI strategy, and how you can get […]