… leaders by acting out any scenario they’re likely to encounter in the clinical setting.  “Think about being able to communicate certain concepts and ideas such as, ‘How do you break bad news to a patient who has terminal illness or is going to have a child that may have … the student does, it’s a learning opportunity, and there’s something to be said for that.”  A nurse comes into the emergency department to help diffuse the situation …

… Years of Assisting Aphasia Clients Topics Student Life Area of Expertise Aphasia For 20 years, the Aphasia Center at the Dr. Charles and Ann Sanders IMPACT Practice Center has been one of the MGH Institute’s best kept secrets. But for the clients who depend on it, it’s been a lifeline to a better way of … and Disorders Chair Marjorie Nicholas 20 years ago.  “There was a definite need for this kind of service,” said Dr. Nicholas. “With all the expertise and knowledge …

… and made a phone call. Talking on the phone is something he used to do frequently for his job, but after having a stroke in January 2024, phone calls were few and far … volunteer work. Knowing his interest in adaptive sports, we used that as the focus for a simulated volunteer inquiry phone call, where I played the role of a volunteer … a chance to practice real-world communication and build confidence in a supportive setting and he did great!”  That work paid off and with a week and a half left in the …