Information Without Interpretation: Why patients and their care partners leave appointments confused
The moment Earlier today, George sat in the exam chair like he’s bracing for impact - politely, quietly, with the practiced patience of... See More
90 views
2 comments
Tiffany Hare
9 days ago
Great post! I am also in SWFL and see this too often with our seasonal residents. Thanks for sharing
AnnMarie Cross
12 days ago
carolanne,
thanks for making htis post/!
can i suggest that you also submit it as a blog? it will get seen by a different readrership there, and we'd love to have it in both places.
thanks for making htis post/!
can i suggest that you also submit it as a blog? it will get seen by a different readrership there, and we'd love to have it in both places.
Seeing Healthcare From Both Sides
After decades of working inside healthcare systems in both clinical and leadership roles, it wasn’t until I had to navigate the system for a... See More
1 335 views
Anne Llewellyn
6 months ago
As a critical care nurse and a catastrophic care nurse case manager, I thought I knew the healthcare system, but then I became a patient and saw it from a completely different perspective.
After surviving brain cancer, I pivoted my practice to patient advocacy to help people (patients and caregivers) find the information and tools they could use to be their own best advocate. Like you, I found it eye-opening to be on the other side.
Anne
After surviving brain cancer, I pivoted my practice to patient advocacy to help people (patients and caregivers) find the information and tools they could use to be their own best advocate. Like you, I found it eye-opening to be on the other side.
Anne
AnnMarie Cross
6 months ago
What a GREAT question, CarolAnn! I hope others will read the full question and lean into the conversation!
I'd also be super curious how many advocates were PATIENTS FIRST, then healthcare workers, now professional advocates.
I'd also be super curious how many advocates were PATIENTS FIRST, then healthcare workers, now professional advocates.