Ep 145 - The Impact of Language on Patient Outcomes with Mike Stewart
Jul 30, 2024
💭” When it comes to communication and education, if you want to help someone, you have to shut up. ” - Mike Stewart
Our guest is Mike Stewart MCSP SRP MSc PG Cert (Clin Ed). Mike is a physiotherapist and visiting university lecturer with almost thirty years of experience helping people to overcome pain. Mike is a dedicated practice-based educator who is passionate about providing evidence-based education to a wide variety of health professionals. He teaches across elite sports, and is an advisor on pain management to the International Olympic Committee. Mike has a Master’s degree in Education and is planning a PhD focusing on pain and communication. His published work has received international praise from the leading names in neuroscience. Discover more about attending or hosting a Know Pain course at www.knowpain.co.uk where you will also find a range of free learning resources for both healthcare professionals, and people living with pain.
📚You will learn about:
▪️ Mike's story and career
▪️ How can words influence our treatment and impact our outcomes
▪️ How to develop communication and teaching skills.
▪️ Words to avoid using with patients and suggestions for alternatives.
▪️ How to address the impact of language and patient beliefs after they read an MRI report.
🔎 Mike’s resources of information:
Website: http://www.knowpain.co.uk
Book: The Language of Pain: Finding Words, Compassion, and Relief by David Biro
YouTube TEDx Talk: Ernesto Sirolli: Want to help someone? Shut up and listen!
Audiobook: Being Human: Life Lessons from the Frontiers of Science by Robert Sapolsky https://www.amazon.com/Being-Human-Lessons-Frontiers-Science/dp/B00DTNW6AC
📲 Mike’s contact information:
Website: https://www.knowpain.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]
Social Media:
🐦Twitter @knowpainmike
📱Facebook: Know Pain Mike
💻LinkedIn: Michael Stewart
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