Tag Archives: communication

Artificial Intelligence and Health Care Communication

Posted on January 9, 2019 by janekdickinson

When I saw a tagline about artificial intelligence (AI) improving patient-provider communication I read on with great interest. What? How? This article claims AI will provide better ways to communicate between providers and patients. I take from this that AI has … Continue reading →

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Know your diabetes medications

Posted on July 27, 2018 by janekdickinson

People with diabetes very often need medications to manage and keep blood glucose levels in a safe range. We do this in order to protect our blood vessels and reduce the risk for long-term complications. In order to take medications … Continue reading →

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Adapting failure in a success-oriented approach

Posted on July 9, 2018 by janekdickinson

I am still thinking about what I heard about health care being a “failure-based system,” and I can’t helping insisting that it’s possible to adapt that failure mindset into a success mindset. What would a success-oriented approach or system look like? … Continue reading →

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Objection! Leading the Patient.

Posted on May 21, 2018 by janekdickinson

At a follow up visit with my son, the first provider ushered us into the room asking leading questions like, “You haven’t had any pain recently?” and so on. The other provider came in the room asking: “You’re not having … Continue reading →

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Telling the truth

Posted on May 7, 2018 by janekdickinson

At diabetes and other health-related visits, there are forms to fill out, questions to answer, numbers to report. Do you tell the truth to health care professionals? Believe it or not there is a belief out there that people with diabetes … Continue reading →

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Improving communication for the right reasons

Posted on April 11, 2018 by janekdickinson

One really can’t avoid articles about communication in health care these days. Patient-provider communication, provider-provider communication, it’s all over the place. Communication has always been key; we just seem to be catching on finally. There are still some gaps, though. … Continue reading →

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Words Matter: The Language of Diabetes

Posted on October 17, 2017 by janekdickinson

The language people use to discuss and write about diabetes and the people who live with it has long been questioned. Becoming aware of and changing the language and messaging related to health is not unique to diabetes. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Being truthful to ourselves…and others

Posted on October 28, 2014 by janekdickinson

One of the things we discuss frequently in the graduate program where I teach is creating a trusting environment where people with diabetes feel comfortable sharing openly and honestly with their care providers. At the same time it’s crucial that … Continue reading →

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