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Clinical Communication

Ben Whybrow
Patient Communication
Communication Skills
Behavior Change
Healthcare Communication
Persistent Pain
Physiotherapy
Fibromyalgia
Endometriosis
Exercise Adherence
Stem Cells
Regenerative Medicine
Pain Management
Patient Care
Surgery
Joint Pain
Cervical Myelopathy
Chronic Pain
Patient-Centered Care
Cranial Nerve Tests
Back Pain

Clinical Communication is a video or audio resource for any healthcare clinicians wanting to have easier and better conversations with the people in front of them. Hosted by Ben Whybrow, Clinical Communication Skills Educator and Specialist Physiotherapist. This resource provides simple and practical advice for any clinician of any experience, that can lead to better outcomes.

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Last year, one of the most downloaded episodes was not on communicating about a specific condition or approach, but on how to teach. Something all clinicians have to do but often receive little to no training on how to do it.

Cleary there was an app... more

We often consider high level performers as those that work in sports or entertainment, but there's another group of high level performers who you may come across everyday, which is those in the corporate world.

This group comes with their own unique... more

Being a supportive clinician and team player can lead tomany benefits across services, but are there downsides if we become too nice?

Could less evidence-based care go unchallenged?

Could avoiding conflict mean patients don’t get the rightmessage? more

An aspect of clinical practice we can often take for granted is informing patients about "normal" imaging findings.

Just say it's alright, reassure and move on right?

Yet this is a conversation that they've waited a long time for and needs to be t... more

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Susan Julians
Physiotherapist specializing in corporate workload and performance
Barbican Video
Episode: How To Talk To High Corporate Performers – With Susan Julians
James Horner
Physiotherapist and podcast guest discussed in episode
Nerdy Physio / Physio Pulse Podcast
Episode: Are Physios Too Nice? – With James Horner
John Rehab
Big John Rehab, wrestling physiotherapist
Progress Wrestling / wrestling community
Episode: How To Talk To Pro Wrestlers with Big John Rehab
Rosi Sexton
Autistic neurodivergent clinician and advocate
Clinic/Neurodivergent practitioner (MSK focus)
Episode: Discussing Neurodiversity with Rosi Sexton
Dr. Dipti Samani
Geriatrics specialist and consultant
Episode: How To Talk With Older Adult Patients with Dr Dipti Samani
Dr. Ben Davies
Neurosurgeon and academic researcher into cervical myelopathy
myelopathy.org
Episode: How To Discuss Cervical Myelopathy with Dr Ben Davies
Vincent Kortleve
Established author and educator in communication skills, trained psychologist, and physiotherapist
Episode: Common Communication Assumptions & Missteps with Vincent Kortleve
Lianne Wood
Senior Research Fellow at the University of Exeter and Advanced Practice Physiotherapist
University of Exeter
Episode: What Influences The Outcomes Of Exercise For Back Pain with Lianne Wood
Dr. Ansar Mahmood
Consultant orthopedic trauma surgeon and American Board Certified in Regenerative Medicine.
University of Birmingham, British Trauma Society
Episode: How To Discuss Stem Cell Injections For Joint Pain With Patients with Dr Ansar Mahmood

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Ben Whybrow
Host of the podcast, Clinical Communication Skills Educator and Specialist Physiotherapist (self-employed / clinical practice, Pain Service).

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How To Teach To Patients, Students & Colleagues 2 with Kate Purcell
Q: What are the key frameworks or signs that education in clinical practice is working?
They highlight active learning, reflection, autonomy, and the alignment of learning outcomes, activities, and assessments as critical indicators of effective education in clinical settings.
How To Teach To Patients, Students & Colleagues 2 with Kate Purcell
Q: Should teaching adapt due to changes in how patients access information, especially with social media?
The guests discuss that learning should meet people where they are, promote critical thinking, and make learning visible in practice, rather than simply providing information.
How To Teach To Patients, Students & Colleagues 2 with Kate Purcell
Q: Pedagogy is the science of education. How do you pronounce it, and how does it guide our teaching approach?
Kate explains that pedagogy is the science of education and emphasizes applying pedagogical principles to clinical care, blending teaching with practical treatment and using reflective, learner-centered approaches.
Are Physios Too Nice? – With James Horner
Q: Tell me more, why are we too nice?
James explains that being overly nice leads to avoidance of necessary conflicts, which in turn allows suboptimal practices to continue and harms patient care. He emphasizes the need for constructive challenge and a culture where disagreement is channeled into learning rather than personal conflict.
How To Talk To Pro Wrestlers with Big John Rehab
Q: What's the hardest conversation you've had with a wrestler about injury or future prospects, and how do you handle it?
He describes the tough talk of potentially ending wrestling as a career, emphasizing trust, clear pros and cons, and focusing on long-term health and the possibility of a different path, rather than blunt dismissal.

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What is Clinical Communication about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, clinician-focused show about improving conversations in healthcare. Across episodes, the emphasis is on clear patient communication, handling difficult topics with empathy, and balancing honesty with reassurance. Topics range from starting consultations and conveying normal imaging findings to discussing behavior change, neurodiversity, chronic pain diagnosis, and complex patient cases in sports medicine and geriatrics. Guests include physiotherapists, physicians, and allied health professionals who share actionable frameworks, scripts, and tips for building rapport, avoiding burnout, and guiding patients toward better outcomes. The format tends to mix evidence-based guidance with real-world anecdotes, making it valuable for cl... more

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Clinical Communication launched 2 years ago and published 81 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Clinical Communication include:

1. Susan Julians
2. James Horner
3. John Rehab
4. Rosi Sexton
5. Dr. Dipti Samani
6. Dr. Ben Davies
7. Vincent Kortleve
8. Lianne Wood

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