The following manuscript explores trans individuals' lived experiences with practitioners and the types of advice they suggested be provided to practitioners treating trans patients to improve the trans-patient-practitioner relationship. Thirteen semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with individuals who self-identified as trans. Interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006; Owen, 1984). Data analysis revealed that changes in practitioner's communication behavior during office visits as well as modifications to office logistics and e-health particulars would contribute to a healthy communication environment. Interviewees explained that these variations may potentially improve trans-patient-practitioner communication. We conclude by offering practical and theoretical implications as well as areas of future research for trans health communication.

We extend co-cultural theory to include an additional communication strategy: rationalization. Rationalization is defined as instances where individuals provide alternative explanations for communication rather than labeling them as forms of injustice (e.g., racially insensitive, prejudice, or discriminatory). Thirty co-researchers were interviewed about Black and White communication challenges from a co-cultural theoretical lens. Participants employed rationalization to process intercultural tension. Specifically, Black participants rationalized being watched in public, racial comments, workplace practices and treatment, and racism.

This is a response to the recent article by Finnegan et al which reviews “misinformation” relating to atopic dermatitis. We question the authors’ preconceptions about what is true and what is false, in particular that topical steroid withdrawal syndrome is a myth and that long term use of topical corticosteroids is known to be safe.

The Sony PlayStation hacking crisis presents all too common personal data theft in the digital information age. The hacking necessitates the need for how such a crisis could be prevented in an attempt to safeguard customers' personal information and ensure trust between client and vendor relationship. The research focuses on assessment of the Sony PlayStation hacking using the Anticipatory Model of Crisis Management (AMCM). Using the AMCM principles, it was found that Sony Corporation could have handled the crisis better.