In the video clip, the narrator is advocating active listening. Active listening is defined as a process in which the listener paraphrases what the speaker says to clarify the message (Fujishin, 2012, p. 81). It is a simple way of communication that lets the speaker know the listener is engaged, and that they genuinely care. This type of communication is essential in the healthcare profession, when one is dealing with vulnerable populations. In the short video A Story About Care, the narrator talks about his experience with cancer. He describes the first hospitalization, saying that while it was a frightening time for him he remembers feeling as though he was just another admission to the healthcare team. Active listening allows for caring
