PT Pro Talk - Ep 145 - The Impact of Language on Patient Outcomes with Mike Stewart

💭” 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: