Discover the profound impact patient narratives can have on healthcare with Dr. Mike Lang, founder of Common Language Digital Storytelling, and his co-author, cancer survivor Vikram Bubber. Together, they unravel the power of story in shaping the wisdom of healthcare professionals. We don't just hear Vikram's own gripping tale of survival, but we learn how to transform passive listening into active learning. Diving into their paper 'Pressure: How to Meaningfully Engage with Patient Stories,' we reveal three pivotal questions that foster deeper understanding and empathy in patient care, putting the spotlight on the need for providers to absorb and act upon the insights patients share.

As we journey through this episode, we encounter the emotional resonance and instructive potential of digital storytelling, exemplified by Vikram's battle with Rhabdomyosarcoma. His story, not just a recount but a transformative experience, is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability. Mike elaborates on the nuanced creation of a digital narrative that doesn't just inform but honors the storyteller. We discuss how this approach can revolutionize continuing education in healthcare and the dynamic trend of integrating patient stories into medical literature. It's a conversation that promises to change the way you perceive the intersection of storytelling and medicine, inviting a deeper connection between those who heal and those they serve.

Other Links Mentioned

• Watch Vikram’s Digital Story - Pressure 

About Our Guests

Michael Lang is a health researcher, filmmaker, professional Digital Storytelling facilitator and Adjunct Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary. He has facilitated the creation of over 900 digital stories with a diverse cross-section of patients, family caregivers, and health care professionals around the world and founded Common Language Digital Storytelling. His professional and research focus is on using digital storytelling and documentary filmmaking in education, advocacy, research, and a therapeutic capacity within healthcare and wellness contexts. Connect with him on all socials @mikelangstories or via www.mikelangstories.com or commonlanguagedst.org.

Vikram Bubber is a childhood and young adult cancer survivor. Vikram has been a patient advocate for more than 20 years and a community advocate for the last 6 years. He is actively engaged in public speaking at different post-secondary institutions and working on several committees within different health authorities and organizations both locally and nationally.

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