Reflecting on our communication offers us new ways to approach old problems.
Whether it’s leading a meeting, supporting patient understanding, or navigating cultural differences, reflection is a foundation for thoughtful, effective communication. It invites us to unlearn some of what we take for granted, and unleash our individual and collective knowledge.
You may have heard that three of our recent podcast episodes landed in the Top 5% of all podcasts worldwide based on downloads. This is wild, and pretty rare company in podcast-land.
It’s a clear signal that there’s a growing appetite for slowing down and bringing reflection into how we communicate. That’s the heart of all we do at HCP. Thanks for being here.
Here’s a curated list of resources to help you and your team communicate with more clarity, care, and awareness.
How reflective practice can help you improve your communication
Hear six examples of reflective practice on patient communication, along with something you can do today, to improve your communication.
Why focus on communication?
Why are we here? What are we doing? Why are we doing it this way? And one suggestion to guide your work in communication.
Are you communicating about vaccines? 4 reflective practice prompts
This ran when Covid vaccines first became available. I wonder what you think about it now.
Our first Reflective Practice Video: Prompts about health equity
What does health equity mean to you? Here’s 14 questions designed to help you understand more about what health equity means to you, in your context.
The easily-overlooked first step in cross-cultural communication
Take that important first step toward speaking respectfully and connecting meaningfully with all patients–including those who don’t look, sound, or see the world like you do.
