10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication with Dr. Anne Marie Liebel

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This episode features Dr. Anne Marie Liebel, founder of Health Communication Partners, discussing the critical role of communication in healthcare. She emphasizes the necessity of reflective practice and tailored communication to address diverse patient needs. Dr. Liebel introduces a four-question framework for reflection, underscoring its importance in improving doctor-patient interactions. The conversation also covers common communication challenges and the continuous pursuit of improvement in healthcare practices.

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• [00:01:00] Dr. Liebel's introduction and background

• [00:02:00] Discussion on health disparities and diversity

• [00:03:00] Reflective practice in communication

• [00:05:00] Exploring individual approaches to patient communication

• [00:06:00] The four-question reflection process

• [00:07:00] The importance of prioritizing issues in communication

• [00:08:00] Similarities between reflective practice and motivational interviewing

• [00:10:00] Common mistakes in reflective practice

• [00:11:00] Avoiding self-criticism during reflection

• [00:13:00] Strategies for improving efficiency in communication

• [00:15:00] The impact of public introspection in podcasting

• [00:16:00] Learning from each podcast episode

• [00:18:00] Emotional toll of striving for communication improvement

• [00:20:00] The role of community in healthcare improvement

• [00:23:00] The concept of reflective practice in communication

• [00:24:00] Future plans for the podcast and community building

• [00:25:00] Encouraging physicians to seek improvement

• [00:26:00] Strategies for improving efficiency in doctor-patient communication

• [00:27:00] Advice on facing efficiency pressures

• [00:29:00] Removing paternalism from healthcare communication

• [00:30:00] Conclusion and information on finding Health Communication Partners

More on Dr. Anne Marie Liebel:

Dr. Anne Marie Liebel is the president and founder of Health Communication Partners. With a doctorate in education focusing on language, literacy, and education from Penn, Dr. Liebel is a specialist in advancing equity through improved communication and education in health and digital health sectors. She hosts the podcast "10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication," sharing insights and tools for effective healthcare communication.

List of Resources Mentioned:

• Health Communication Partners website https://healthcommunicationpartners.com/ 

• Podcast: "10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication"

• Reflective practice approaches and frameworks

• Dr. Liebel’s online and hybrid courses

• Dr. Raj Sundar's episode on both Dr. Liebel's and Bradley's shows

• The concept of inquiry stance in reflective practice (Susan Lytle and Marilyn Cochran-Smith)

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