Men's Health Month
“Gearing” Health Communication to Men
It’s a fairly well-known fact that women are the primary health care decision makers in most families. The National Partnership for Women and Families estimates that 80 percent of health care decisions… Read More
Patient-Provider Communication
Using Your Words: Giving Clients Tools to Navigate Tough Patient Encounters
I recently visited my doctor to ask for a refill on a medication I’ve taken since 1999. Simple. Right? After six more days, five more calls, and a second visit, it ended… Read More
Doctor Patient Communication
The Four Building Blocks of Good Doctor/Patient Communication
Doctors are often required to do it all—be the medical expert, the emotional and physical healer, and the empathetic counselor. It’s really no surprise that physicians must wear so many hats. The… Read More