I was recently asked an important question by a group at a cancer center: “How do we talk about numbers with our patients?” They were concerned about numeracy, and with good reason. I made a podcast episode that begins to explore this large topic, and today I’m offering a conversation structure and template, based on […]
Patient Centered
Episode 192 Dr. Renata Schiavo on community-driven approaches to communication
Dr. Schiavo shares powerful stories about communication’s role in community engagement and pursuing health equity. We’re shining a light on public health and the value of the work done by public health professionals. Today you’ll hear from Dr. Renata Schiavo, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Communication in Healthcare. Hi everybody, this is 10 Minutes to […]
HCP supports CalAIM as PATH TA Approved Vendor
Hello California! If you are working to improve health equity, maternal health, or rural health in California, we have some exciting news for you! You may be elegible to work with HCP–at no cost to you. We are proud to offer services as an approved vendor for technical assistance by the State of California for […]
Episode 199 Does your workflow need work? Make this your first step
Hear the story of a complicated workflow improvement case, and learn what you can do to help your own workflow…flow more smoothly. Is something in your workflow not working? I’ll help you get the workflow improvement process off on the right foot in today’s episode. Hi everybody! This is 10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication, […]
A sense of belonging
Everyone wants to feel valued, heard, and respected. Strengthen a sense of belonging in your team or organization with these exclusive resources from HCP! Dr. Lachelle Dawn Weeks discusses wholeness and physician communication Hematologist Dr. Lachelle Dawn Weeks talks about the concept of wholeness: about clinicians showing up whole, seeing a patient as a whole person, […]
When you need to take a breather
Now is a good time for self-care. Take a deep breath. Hug your friends, kids, pets, plants, and/or pillow as much as possible. You’re not alone. Here’s some encouragement for the road ahead. Working toward health equity? 5 reasons to take a break Five good reasons to pause. Really. A love letter to everyone who […]