Patients and health care professionals (HCPs) can learn to make the most of their office visits by viewing short video demonstrations of key communication skills.
Time to Talk CARDIO is an educational program paid for by Merck and developed in partnership with the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, Canyon Ranch Institute and RIASWorks.
Time to Talk CARDIO is dedicated to advancing cardiovascular health by helping to improve the dialogue between patients and health care professionals.
The Time to Talk CARDIO communication skill-building tool was modeled after an evidence-based communication framework. LEAPS, an acronym developed to assist health care providers and patients, addresses five key areas: LISTEN, EDUCATE, ASSESS, PARTNER, SUPPORT
The Time to Talk CARDIO page is developed and maintained by Merck. Porter Novelli Public Services (a Public Relations Agency) is Merck's communications partner for the Time to Talk CARDIO program, and assists Merck by uploading photos, graphics or other supporting content.