Eleventh International Conference on Health, Wellness & Society

Abstract

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic that caught the world unprepared has metastasized the impact of poor health communication. The need for effective health communication is vital especially in times of a global pandemic. Clear communication nurtures the clinician-patient relationship, improves treatment adherence, raises patient satisfaction, and may ultimately save lives. Inspired by examining news-coverage of COVID-19 in a daily newspaper, including the comics section, this research examines the potential use of comics in clinical settings. A selection of four Health Capsules, an internationally circulated comic, was analyzed using a framework for effective communication, bioethical practice, and visual analysis. Discussion suggests comics may present a unique opportunity to improve the patient’s experience and guidelines for the use of comics in patient education are offered.