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 […]
Patient Centered
Episode 189 “You want that patient to be a partner.” Dr. Paul Ranelli on patient communication
Whether you’re a patient or a health care worker, learn how to encourage partnership through communication, thanks to Pharmacist Dr. Paul Ranelli. This is one of the many interviews you can find in our archives! Check them out at h-cpartners.com/podcasts. Partnering with patients. It’s a phrase we’ve all heard before, and it might sound like some […]
Episode 187 Jessica Halem on communicating with LGBTQ+ patients Part 2
In Part 2 of my interview with Jessica Halem, MBA, Jessica shares useful phrases and encouragement for the next time you’re speaking with LGBTQ+ patients. Jessica Halem has spent the past 25 years working in LGBTQ health. First as the executive director of the Lesbian Community Cancer Project in Chicago, to serving on the Board […]
Infographic: 4 patient education tips
Patient education is a cornerstone of care. Health Communication Partners has resources to help you provide effective education for each individual. Like this free infographic! This infographic focuses on in-person education, and the roles that oral and written communication can play in patient education. You know patient education is important. How you spend your time […]
Episode 180 Being more patient-centered in your patient education
Want to be more patient-centered in your patient education? Hear about one common challenge to patient-centeredness, and how to handle it. I recently had a client ask me for help with being more patient-centered in general. And one of the challenges they were facing is one I’ve seen a lot, and I’ve definitely faced it […]
Episode 179 “How do I talk to you?” Three ways to strengthen your patient communication
A nurse educator shared a question that was on her students’ minds as they approached patients: “How do I talk to you?” Learn three ways to improve your patient communication. How do I talk to you? A question like that is probably on a lot of our minds when we’re going into an important conversation. […]