Reflective practice continues to gain ground in the health sector and I am here for it. And so are you: this episode on reflective practice is one of our all-time most popular, from more than two and a half years ago. Find out why! EPISODE TRANSCRIPT This podcast series, you might already know, is largely […] The post 12 Reflective practice prompts for health professionals Rebroadcast appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Nov 27, 2020•11 min
Contact tracing is one of the most powerful tools we’ve got to interrupt transmission of infectious disease, including COVID-19. Plus, contact tracers are in the position to add knowledge to future health communication and public health workforce development efforts. It’s obvious that contact tracers should be well prepared and supported. But I’m going to show you […] The post What contact tracers can teach us appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Nov 13, 2020•11 min
This health literacy month has been an exciting one. There may be some change in the air! Find out what’s going on and why now may be an important moment for health literacy as a field. I love health literacy! I love the idea. I love that the field exists, and it has its own […] The post Is there change in the air for health literacy? appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Oct 30, 2020•11 min
It’s the 3rd anniversary of “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication,” and we’re celebrating our past, our present, and where we’re heading. And a new look! EPISODE TRANSCRIPT It’s the third anniversary of “10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication” podcast series, and we’re celebrating! This episode is a celebration of our past, our present, and […] The post Celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of 10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Oct 16, 2020•10 min
It’s a stressful time. Ready to hear some good news? Hear a Pharmacy student and Professor tell the story of a student-led effort to address stress – and how this reflected larger efforts to reduce competition, and encourage community, at University of Minnesota Duluth Campus’ College of Pharmacy. First Volume of the College of Pharmacy […] The post Julia Rumley and Karen Bastianelli on Pharmacy students addressing stress through art appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Oct 02, 2020•11 min
US House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal recently wrote a series of letters to the leaders of seven medical professional societies. There’s three reasons why this is important, and one thing you can do right now to help address implicit bias in your own language. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT You may have heard that recently, US House […] The post Addressing implicit bias in our language: Updated resources appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Sep 18, 2020•11 min
In this episode, you’ll learn about LGBTQI health disparities, their connections to the way language is used in health settings, and what you can do to improve the relationship between the two. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT It has been well documented that COVID-19 disproportionally impacts marginalized populations in what one researcher has called an “intersectionality of disadvantage.” […] The post One way LGBTQI health disparities are connected to everyday language appeared first on Health Communication...
Sep 04, 2020•12 min
Bias is a hot term. Hot because we’re hearing it around a lot these days, and hot because it has an emotional charge to it. So let’s step back and unpack the term bias. In this episode you’ll learn some of what bias means, some sneaky ways it can show up, and one bias that […] The post Unpacking Bias appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Aug 21, 2020•9 min
There is worldwide attention on issues of inequality, discrimination, and racism–at systemic and individual levels. Many organizations have made statements of support or solidarity with those seeking equity and justice. Some organizations seek more than a surface-level commitment to these issues. If this is you, this episode shares 3 things to keep in mind–whether in […] The post 3 hints for organizations offering implicit bias training [Revisited] appeared first on Health Communication Partners...
Aug 07, 2020•12 min
This series aims to accomplish a lot in 10 minutes. You’ll learn four ways to get even more out of each episode. This is about looking under the hood at some of what makes this series tick, that you might not notice. And you’ll learn three more ways I can help! EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Today’s episode […] The post Get more from each of our episodes: 4 ways to listen appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Jul 24, 2020•10 min
How might health equity show up in health communication? Dr. Renata Schiavo, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Communication in Healthcare and Senior Lecturer at Columbia University, tells us her approach. There’s also a twist: turns out, focusing on health equity in communication can also save time in advancing health and social outcomes. Many health professionals are concerned […] The post Dr. Renata Schiavo on health equity in health communication appeared first on Health Communication Partne...
Jul 10, 2020•11 min
Conversations about bias, healthcare, and the importance of reflection have gone global. In this episode, you’ll learn 4 questions you can ask yourself–or a group you’re in–to engage in some reflective practice around bias in healthcare. You’ll also hear about Dr. Liebel’s upcoming online course about reflective practice. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Today’s episode, like every episode, […] The post Reflective practice on bias in healthcare: 4 questions appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Jun 26, 2020•9 min
This is a time for reflection and action. As individuals, and collectively in our organizations and institutions. Here’s how we can provide support. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Today, perhaps more than ever, professionals across the health sector are stopping and asking hard questions of ourselves. About what we do, what we take for granted, and how we […] The post Supporting reflection and action in healthcare appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Jun 12, 2020•12 min
Health related inequalities are front page news again with COVID. But what can individual health professionals do about helping to reduce health disparities? In this episode, you’ll learn about the role that ordinary, everyday language can play in health disparities, and what you can do to help. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Health related inequalities are front page […] The post How ordinary conversations in healthcare may contribute to health disparities Rebroadcast appeared first on Health Communication...
May 29, 2020•11 min
What does COVID mean for clinician-patient communication? Dr. Beverly Zavaleta talks to us from the front lines about the significant communication challenges presented by COVID, how she and her team are dealing with them, and what’s she’s learned about making words matter. Photo: Beverly Zavaleta Communication from clinicians to their patients, and those patients’ families, […] The post Patient communication during COVID with Dr. Bevery Zavaleta appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
May 15, 2020•12 min
“Reflective writing” sounds serious. Can it really lighten the mood? We say yes! In this episode, I talk with Dr. Ann Ancona of Kent State University about the power of reflective writing to help us stop and get some perspective. And it doesn’t have to be heavy and involved. We break down a reflective writing […] The post Reflective writing about COVID with Dr. Ann Ancona appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
May 01, 2020•10 min
This former state epidemiologist helped guide her state through the H1N1 outbreak. She talks to us about how challenging interprofessional communication can be during a crisis, what she learned from H1N1, and two things health pros can do to improve their communication right now. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT When there's a health crisis, clear communication is crucial. […] The post Dr. Ashley Love on interprofessional communication during a health crisis appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Apr 17, 2020•10 min
You don't have a choice but to be involved in the COVID-19 pandemic. But you can choose what you learn from this experience. Here are 15 prompts for you to choose from. Each will help you reflect on what you’re learning right now, wherever you’re at, whatever you’re going through. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT This episode is for […] The post Learning from COVID: 15 reflective practice prompts appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Apr 03, 2020•11 min
WHO has identified an infodemic around COVID-19. To be sure, it can be tough for anybody to make sense of the information flooding around the coronavirus. This episode looks at what trust has to do with communicating information. You’ll learn what you can do to help your communication reflect trust. Over the years I've spoken […] The post Infodemics, trust, and communication about COVID-19 appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Mar 20, 2020•11 min
When this physician was diagnosed with cancer, she confronted her assumptions about patients, communication, and education. Dr. Beverly Zavaleta tells us what happened, and how it changed her practice. At Health Communication Partners, we work quite a lot with communication between patients and clinicians. But what happens when a clinician becomes the patient? Today you'll […] The post Dr. Beverly Zavaleta on living with cancer and how it changed her approach to patients appeared first on Health...
Mar 06, 2020•11 min
When’s the last time you thought about your goals when you’re educating a patient? Really and honestly? As no-brainer as it may seem, you’d be surprised what you can gain from stopping and thinking about your patient education goals. Doing so can save you time and frustration. In this rebroadcast of one of our earliest […] The post Why it’s important to identify your goals for patient education (and 1 quick way to do it) appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Feb 21, 2020•10 min
The coronavirus continues to make global headlines, and people are eager for information. Here are four reminders, if you are one of the many health professionals communicating with patients or the public about the coronavirus, or any health threat. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT The coronavirus has people talking, reading, tweeting, and viewing. One of the core communication […] The post 4 Reminders when communicating about a health threat appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Feb 07, 2020•10 min
It can be tricky talking to professionals who are outside our usual group. No matter your role in health, you may find yourself working in interdisciplinary or multisector teams. In this episode, you’ll learn 2 steps you can take–on your own–that can help you smooth out some bumps whenever you’re communicating with other health professionals. […] The post 2 steps to help improve your professional communication appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Jan 24, 2020•10 min
Lately, health literacy has been talked about as a process, more than just a trait an individual has. This process includes social interactions. In this episode, you’ll learn what kinds of social interactions make up someone’s health literacy, and why approaching health literacy as an interaction is good news for your work with patients or […] The post Health literacy as an interaction Part 2 appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Jan 10, 2020•9 min
If you care about health literacy, the term multimodality may become a welcome addition to your toolbox. In this episode, you’ll learn what multimodality is, some of what it has to do with health literacy, and 3 ways you can put it to work. You’ll also learn about the scholar we have to thank for […] The post Multimodality and health literacy appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Dec 27, 2019•11 min
Conversations about bias usually center on how we think about others. In this episode, I’m inviting you to take a slightly different angle on bias. Listen in if you’re interested in addressing bias in words and actions. Hi. This is 10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication from Health Communication Partners. I'm Dr. Anne Marie Liebel. […] The post Taking another look at bias appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Dec 13, 2019•10 min
This rebroadcast of one of our early greatest hits shows you how to break down any communication, thanks to Aristotle. We combine ancient rhetoric and New Literacy Studies to give you: 5 parts of any communication – whether you’re talking, writing, or even producing videos 2 ways to put what you’ve learned to use, right […] The post Rebroadcast of Patient Communication: Aristotle helps you break it down appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Nov 29, 2019•10 min
There’s exciting things happening in the health literacy field. As big as health literacy has become, the term can still cause some confusion. And for good reason! In this episode you’ll learn some not-so-basic basics about health literacy, and some suggestions to help you with health literacy in your context. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Health literacy is […] The post Some more health literacy basics appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Nov 15, 2019•10 min
The importance of successful team communication can’t be overstated–in clinical medicine or in public health. In this episode, Samantha Cinnick of the de Beaumont Foundation shares her experiences handling tricky team communication, in complex large-scale projects, as an early career public health professional. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Hi. This is 10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication from […] The post Samantha Cinnick on challenges in team communication appeared first on Health Communication Par...
Nov 01, 2019•9 min
In this BONUS episode, I talk with Dr. Jane Shaw about end-of-life conversations. Dr. Shaw leads the Veterinary Communication program at Colorado State University, and veterinarians face this particular communication challenge on a constant basis. What she shares may be helpful to you, no matter what difficult conversations you find yourself in. Here is a […] The post Dr. Jane Shaw on end-of-life conversations in Veterinary Medicine appeared first on Health Communication Partners.
Oct 25, 2019•10 min
