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When you communicate with patients, you’re not just sharing facts. You’re building trust and a shared understanding. Thinking about health literacy can help. And it’s health literacy month, so what better time? Research suggests that health professionals’ own comfort with health literacy matters in patient communication. So if you communicate with patients in some way, […]

This week marks 8 years since we released our very first episode of 10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication. Back then, I recorded on a matchbox-sized Samson travel mic that my brother Joe gave me, plugged into my very heavy laptop. I’m grateful to my brother and that tiny mic for making the show possible. […]

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 […]

It’s HCP’s 8th anniversary! I get to tell some stories I haven’t told before, and invite you to join us in where we’re headed next. I founded Health Communication Partners in 2017, after a few years as a professor working in the education sector and health sector simultaneously. My purpose was basically to help bring […]

The work I do is collaborative, responsive, and shaped by the people I work with. Over time, certain themes have come up in what clients say they value most about our process, our results, and how we get there. Here’s what clients have shared about our work together—in their own words. 1. Starting With What’s […]

Solving complex problems with limited time is the daily reality for many of us. Today, Dr. Ayo Olagoke joins us to explore how AI can make that a little easier in the world of health communication. Are you tackling big problems but are shy on time and resources? Thought so. So you’ll want to listen […]