EACH: International Association for Communication in Healthcare statement on climate change, health and vulnerability: enhancing resilience through social and behavior change communication

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About EACH

EACH: International Association for Communication in Healthcare is a global organization dedicated to exploring and improving healthcare communication. EACH aims to improve healthcare by promoting effective, evidence-based, patient-centered healthcare communication between patients, those close to them and healthcare practitioners, throughout the world. EACH members have a variety of expertise and are active in healthcare communication research, teaching, policy-making and practice.

EACH is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. For additional information on EACH membership and programs, visit https://each.international/.

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Notes on contributors

Shakaib U. Rehman

Dr. Shakaib U. Rehman, MD, MACP, FACH, FEACH, FAMIA, is the Chief of Education at the Phoenix VA Hospital, Chair/Professor of Informatics & Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. He is a national expert in Healthcare Communication, he has delivered courses/workshops around the world & published hundreds of journal articles/book chapters.

Evelyn Watson

Dr. Evelyn Watson, PhD, BSc (Hons), is a Lecturer within the School of Medicine, University of St Andrews. She is lead for communication skills teaching for undergraduate medical students and is involved in delivering Health Professions Education course. She has been involved in researching/developing teaching of empathy in Medical Education.

Lorraine M. Noble

Professor Lorraine M. Noble, PhD, MPhil, Dip Clin Psychol, C Psychol, FBPsS, PFHEA, is Professor of Clinical Communication at UCL Medical School, University College London and President of EACH: International Association for Communication in Healthcare. Her research and teaching interests focus on doctor-patient communication and clinical communication education.