Communication in healthcare settings is challenging because we’re often not feeling well, because the stakes are high, because we often feel anxious, and because the discussion is frequently filled with jargon and complexity. Six tips will help improve your conversations about your health.
High-Stakes Listening: I Can Hear You Now
Unfortunately, important conversations are often loaded with misconceptions as we scramble to understand what’s happening. Five tips will help you increase your comprehension when the stakes are high.
Five Tips for Better Presentations
1. Everyone needs structure.
2. Shorter is better.
3. Be yourself, minus the distractions.
4. Expect interruptions.
5. Love your goal more than your message.