Rebel Patients and Caregivers Podcast – Part 1

Inspiring patients are creating solutions and setting new standards for what’s possible in health and outcomes. Do you or someone you know feel alone, forgotten, or lost in the shadows of suffering, whether navigating a new diagnosis, or life with a chronic condition? 

If you’re a patient, survivor, or caregiver, join speakers to learn valuable new skills, and how to deploy them.

Discussion Topics

• Providing guidance for those suffering from new diagnosis or chronic conditions on how to leverage patient-led groups to find answers and change their course of care
• Clinician experiences with patient-led groups and patient-led healthcare
• Learn about the four patient archetypes – Seeker, Networker, Solver, and Champion 
• Advice for patients, caregivers, and survivors who want to learn how to navigate roadblocks and the lack of information in their healthcare journey
• Advice for how  “Seekers” can get started
• Clinicians advice on facing unknowns to patients and how to navigate the healthcare system
• Concerns about potential misinformation in patient and caregiver-led groups 
• Data on patients self-regulating and accuracy of reports
• Turning to online sources such as “Dr. Google” or patient-led groups for information

Where will this revolution take us in the next 5-10 years? Begin the learning journey in Part 1 of this podcast series on Telehealth and Medicine Today open access peer reviewed journal here.

Speakers

Susannah Fox, Author, Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care, USA

Matthew Sakumoto, MD, CMIO, Sutter West Bay Region, and Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF, USA

Sarah Bell, RN, MSN, MHA, Vice President, Product and Clinical Evaluation, Biofourmis, USA 

Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) open access international peer reviewed journal examines the value of telehealth and clinical automation, its use and scalable developments, clinical informatics, business process guidance, immersive patient experiences, market research, and the economic impact of digital health innovations in advancing value based care across the care continuum. Original research articles and reviews feature perspectives from multiple disciplines including medicine, technology, policy, economic, education, and social impact. Authors are encouraged to submit outcomes data to demonstrate real world cost efficiencies to enhance affordable, accessible, quality care through virtual and digital treatment modalities. 

Deadline for next issue: May 1, 2024
Submit here.

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