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 […]
Health Communication
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. […]
Celebrate National Public Health Week with our mini-series on interprofessional communication
Listen to our 4-part miniseries of 10 minute podcast episodes on communication in public health collaborations
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 […]
Infographic: 13 reflective practice prompts for patient communication
We’re gearing up for our live webinar on Reflective Practice! If you haven’t signed up yet, seats are going fast, so register today. This LIVE webinar will help you learn effective ways to embrace reflective practice as an asset in your professional role. You’ll gain insights into reflective practice through examples that illustrate this approach […]