Lisa Bradford

Lisa Bradford is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), within the College of Letters & Science. She specializes in health communication, medical ethics, and patient-provider interactions in complex contexts. Her research addresses interpersonal/intercultural barriers in healthcare and ethics in long-term care settings.

Education:

• PhD, Communication, Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ)
• MA, Bioethics, Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee, WI)
• MA, Brigham Young University (Provo, UT)
• BS, Communication, Utah State University (Logan, UT)

Research Interests: Bradford focuses on ethical dimensions of healthcare communication, particularly in contexts involving cultural or interpersonal challenges. Her work emphasizes improving communication in scenarios where patient-provider conflicts arise due to ethical disagreements or structural barriers. She has contributed to studies on patient portals, genetic counseling, and social support in healthcare decision-making.

Publications: Her recent work includes entries in the Encyclopedia of Communication Research Methods and studies on patient portal efficacy and genetic screening communication. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks in communication with practical clinical applications.

Professional Activities: She serves on the Ethics Advisory Committee at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Courses taught include Health Communication, Intercultural Communication, and Business Communication.