Communication strategies to bridge patient, physician gaps

In this episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Nicholas Kelly, RD, about understanding both the patient and physician point-of-view, and how physicians should embrace the evolution of healthcare for more effective communication.

·       Kelly talks about becoming a dietician and speaker. 3:13

·       What does impactful communication entail, and why do you think it's so important? 8:12

·       How should patients and physicians navigate the rise of misinformation online? 13:01

·       Is there hope for healing communities when it comes to how much mistrust there is in the healthcare system? 16:28

·       How can we educate clinicians to become better communicators?  19:56

·       How does your clinical expertise translate into your conversations and talks to large rooms?  24:30

We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Jain at oncologyoverdrive@healio.com. Follow Healio on X and LinkedIn: @HemOncToday and https://www.linkedin.com/company/hemonctoday/. Follow Jain on X @ShikhaJainMD and on Instagram @shikhajainmd. Kelly can be reached at nicholaskellyrd.com, via email at nicholaskellyrd@gmail.com or on social media @NicholasKellyRD.

Reference:

Nicholas Kelly RD. TEDx talk: Healing through the human experience. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAee-XlTt4Y. Published Feb. 9, 2023. Accessed August 19, 2026.

Jain and Kelly report no relevant financial disclosures.