Health equity continues to be “the important topic of our times,” as one oncologist said to me. Health equity relates to health communication, health literacy, and patient education in complicated ways. It’s a core value here at HCP, and it’s also been a topic of multiple posts, podcast episodes, and even a video. As professionals, we’re […]
Reflective Practice
Episode 176 Dr. Jonas Attilus on the benefits of taking a learner’s role during patient interactions
Psychiatry Resident Dr. Jonas Attilus returns to the show to tell us why and how he takes the role of a learner during his interactions with patients, and how this helps him to give compassionate care. May is Mental Health Awareness month, and today we get to hear from Psychiatry Resident and friend of the […]
Episode 175 Reflecting on the connections between health disparities and communication
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 […]
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
Episode 172 Dr. Ann Ancona on encouraging critical thinking in health professions students
We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with interviews from women across the health sector. In today’s episode, Dr. Ann Ancona from Kent State University College of Nursing tells you how she encourages her nursing students to think critically about patient care and communication. March is Women’s History Month. To celebrate, we’re bringing you 3 interviews with […]
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 […]