I take a close look at The Surgeon General’s Framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace and see that it’s not what we’re used to…and that’s a good thing. In October of 2022, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released Framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace. In a post […]
Health Communication
Infographic: 5 Interprofessional Communication Tips
Communicating well with professionals in and beyond our usual sphere is an essential skill. And it’s close to my heart. Like many of you, I do it every day. It’s tricky work. I like to think I’ve gotten better at it over time, but it can still get me queasy and second-guess-y. I’ve written and […]
Removing common obstacles to equity in communication
Communication impacts people’s access to health care and their health outcomes. Health disparities persist in the U.S., and some have recently worsened, especially for poor and uninsured populations (1). Social and cultural inequalities permeate the health care system, and can affect patients through individual- and systems-level communication (2). Health systems’ failure to address language, health […]
Our Top 10 Most Popular Episodes of 2022
It’s the countdown time of year! Catch up really quickly on what everyone was listening to from “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication.” This episode is about the Top 10 most downloaded episodes from 2022. You’re reflective. You get how much communication is connected to equity. You get how the ways we educate are connected […]
US Surgeon General releases Framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace
In case you missed it, on October 20, 2022, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released a new Framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace. According to the press release, this Framework outlines “the foundational role that workplaces should play in promoting the health and well-being of workers and our communities. As […]
Thanks to our listeners, we passed 100k+ downloads!
This is great news! Thank you, everyone! Who knew such a tiny, niche podcast series could have such a fabulous listener community? Because of you, “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication” has more than 100,000 downloads. It’s spread by word of mouth, and we’re so grateful. Do you know what this means? It means there […]