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May 26, 2022

The Power of Language in Consultations

IN THIS EPISODE Munir is joined by Roo and Lynne to discuss how the way we use language can affect the consultations we provide as healthcare professionals.  The episode covers some key concepts and some common examples of how many of us get it wrong without even realising it!  By raising awareness of such points, we can strive to improve our approach for the benefit of patient care and thus become better communicators. 

SPECIAL THANKS to our guest speakers:  

Dr Rupal Shah, Associate Dean, Education Lead Professional Development, Health Education England (London).
Lynne Rustecki, Professional Development Education Lead, Language & Communication Skills, Professional Support Unit, Health Education England (London)

This episode was produced in partnership with North-East London Training Hub.

USEFUL LINKS: 

Power of Language video exercise:  https://vimeo.com/user4672630/review/651088927/b56728738b

Professional Support Unit, Health Education England (London)
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Chapters

00:00 - Scene & Intro from host

03:33 - Introductions

06:23 - Why it matters

11:18 - Longer consultations?

12:30 - The Power of Language

17:36 - Institutionalised language

20:37 - Topic Leaps

24:37 - Formulaic language

26:07 - Verbal tics

28:51 - "We"

33:54 - The PSU

36:24 - Final comments

39:33 - Disclaimer