HEALTH CARE

Stakes are high in the medical world. Health care staff often have only seconds to make crucial decisions. Patients entrust their safety and well-being to medical staff. And mistakes can have dire consequences. Communication is key. The relationship between patients and caregivers, as well as communication among the health care team, have a direct impact on the quality of care.

The Public Conversations Project draws on its Associates' deep understanding and extensive experience in health care to strengthen this arena and improve patient care:

Helping health care staff address cultural, religious, and other divides

Enabling multiple agencies to collaborate on patient care

Fostering better communication between patients and medical professionals

Providing workshops on PCP practices that can help improve medical care and reduce mistakes

Designing conferences that bring together multiple health care organizations

Promoting collaboration and team cohesion within organizations