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More Resources
Whether you’re caring for patients or loved ones, or you’re feeling anxious and struggling to reach out to others for help, remember: You’re not alone. The Speeko team has hand-picked materials for you to help you communicate.
General communication
COVID-ready communication guide
by Anthony Back, MD (@vitaltalk)Resources to help you have conversations about treatment preferences before a medical crisis
by Respecting ChoicesCOVID-19 Communication ART (Ask-Respond-Tell) Statements
(includes guides for screening/emergency department, inpatient, and telemedicine)
by Academy of Communication in HealthcareFive tried and true principles for communication during a public health crisis
by Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA (@vivek_murthy)A Motivational Interviewing (MI) Guide to Encouraging Key COVID-19 Prevention Behaviors
by Kathleen Alto, PhD (@talkpsychtome)The COVID-19 Risk Communication Package For Healthcare Facilities
(includes “Communicating with patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19”)
by WHOResources for high risk individuals and their agents/loved ones: The importance of knowing treatment preferences before a medical crisis
by Respecting Choices
Vulnerable populations
Tips for Improving Communication with Older Patients
by NIH National Institute on AgingClinical guide for staff to support patients with a learning disability, autism, or both during the coronavirus pandemic
by Dr. Daniele MacchiniDeaf and Hard of Hearing Communication Access Recommendations for the Hospital
by National Association of the DeafHow to talk about Coronavirus in Spanish
by Frida Teran, MD/PhD student (@aFridaTeran)
Telemedicine
Improving telemedicine bedside manner: Tips for healthcare providers
by Kevin McCarthy
Do you have more communication tips or resources?
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