Episode 49: Reflective, Equitable Communication to Address Power in Language w/ Dr. Anne Marie Liebel (Part 2)

Host Raj Sundar continues their series with Dr. Anne Marie Liebel, founder of Health Communication Partners. They delve into the pressures faced by clinicians to be perfect and resolve issues quickly, exploring how this impacts patient care. Dr. Anne Liebel discusses the cultural legacy of paternalistic medicine and the deficit perspective that assumes patients are lesser than clinicians. Dr. Raj Sundar suggests redefining terms like "vulnerable" to "historically exploited" to enable self-definition. Their conversation highlights the power dynamics in patient-physician relationships, the critical role of language in shaping thoughts and behaviors, and the importance of shared decision-making. They emphasize that patients' language and culture should be valued and discuss the need to shift from one-size-fits-all approaches to individualized care. Reflecting on communication, they consider the physical, emotional, psychological, and cultural aspects crucial for effective patient interactions. Dr. Liebel encourages clinicians to employ metaphors and create context-specific language while also emphasizing the potential for relief and transformation through reflective practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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