Episode Three: Let‘s talk gout (part 1)

Let's talk gout! This episode focuses on how to better communication with gout patients to improve health outcomes. We discuss patient attitudes towards gout and the Health Literacy ABC model with three experts:

• Professor Nicola Dalbeth - Academic rheumatologist at the University of Auckland School of Medicine, Nicola's work focuses on understanding the impact and mechanisms of disease in gout. 
• Carla White - Director of Health Literacy New Zealand, Carla helped develop the ABC model discussed in this episode.
• Meihana Douglas - Health Psychologist and Health Improvement Practitioner with the National Hauora Coalition. Meihana's post-graduate research focused on perceptions of gout by rural Māori, and general attitudes towards the illness label of gout.