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Shirin Towfigh, surgeon and hernia specialist, discusses the often-overlooked risk that hernias pose to women. The conversation emphasizes ways to overcome this silent threat through patient advocacy, proper diagnosis, and increased education. Listen now at https://hubs.li/Q02WqZJy0 #pelvictherapy #pelvicfloor #pelvicpain #hernia #womenshealth #solapelvictherapy Uroshape LLC provides links to materials that may be of an educational nature. However, Uroshape LLC does not endorse, guarantee, or otherwise validate the content of any such links or published materials. Uroshape LLC does not make any representations, warranties, or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any such materials.

👩🏻⚕️ Patient advocacy requires both strength of heart and mind, as it involves numerous challenges and setbacks. However, the people and causes you fight for should inspire you, as the changes you make will not only benefit the medical community but society as a whole. ❤️🩹   Dr Yoong Khean Khoo speaks with Krystal Barter, CEO of Humanise Health, and Wee Seng PHUA, Chief Rare Advocate at the Rare Disorders Society (Singapore) to discuss why patient advocacy matters and what we can do to make a real difference.   Watch the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gEzkqCjz   #globalhealth #patientengagement #patientadvocacy

In this episode of the PT Perspectives series, our expert panel dives into the critical topic of advocacy in physical therapy. Join us as clinicians and thought leaders discuss how advocacy plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our profession, from influencing healthcare policy to empowering patients and practitioners alike. Click here for the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/eG_Pq8aX

At SoCal Patient Advocacy LLC, we are committed to empowering patients with compassionate care and informed choices. One critical option available to eligible terminally ill patients in California is the Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) law. Under the End of Life Option Act, terminally ill adults who meet specific criteria have the right to request and receive prescription medication to peacefully end their lives if suffering becomes intolerable. This law respects patient autonomy, allowing individuals to make decisions aligned with their values and personal wishes. SoCal Patient Advocacy LLC ensures that patients and their families are fully informed about this option, offering support every step of the way. We prioritize open conversations, respect diverse perspectives, and work closely with healthcare providers to honor the choices of those we serve. 💬 Have questions? Let's talk about how we can support you or your loved ones with compassionate end-of-life care. info@socalpatientadvocacy.com https://lnkd.in/gn-ZrxPK

As a patient advocate and medical navigator, I help people with complex medical issues get better care. In a recent interview on Planet Seniors, hosted by Rita Vanacore, I discussed the importance of patient advocacy for care coordination. I discuss “hospitalists”, “doc of the day”, “doctor speak”, and the importance of evaluating for drug interactions and overlapping side effects (polypharmacy). For the full interview, listen here: https://buff.ly/3UcxLPZ #patientadvocate #mymdadvisor #medicalguide #medicalnavigator #medicaladvocate #planetseniors #seniors

As a patient advocate and medical navigator, I help people with complex medical issues get better care. In a recent interview on Planet Seniors, hosted by Rita Vanacore, I discussed the importance of patient advocacy for care coordination. I discuss “hospitalists”, “doc of the day”, “doctor speak”, and the importance of evaluating for drug interactions and overlapping side effects (polypharmacy). For the full interview, listen here: https://buff.ly/3UcxLPZ #patientadvocate #mymdadvisor #medicalguide #medicalnavigator #medicaladvocate #planetseniors #seniors

Patient advocacy is foundational to improving healthcare outcomes. This mindset is demonstrated by stories like Ross University School of Medicine alumna Jessica Shepherd, MD ’05, who is leading the charge in empowering patients through meaningful, informed relationships. Check out her story in the latest Adtalem Global Education #ChampioningCare series: https://bit.ly/40oNizg

Traditional methods used to understand patients' needs can only go so far. Now, the rise of Al holds the keys to uncovering critical insights about patients' needs and how to better communicate with them. Learn how Al can improve patient engagement and advocacy from our own Eleanor Dickinson and Abi Drabble via PRWeek: https://bit.ly/45XPwI5

⏱️ 15 hours. That’s how long Parexel's Patient Partnership team spent doing desk research into the Patient Advocacy Group (PAG) landscape for every study. Although essential, those 15 hours could be better spent forming meaningful partnerships and driving patient-guided efforts forward. Equipped with real-time and comprehensive insights into PAGs, turning hours of desk research into minutes, Parexel can reallocate the time saved on what really matters—patients. Curious how Zebricks helped transform their approach? Read their story: https://lnkd.in/e8WU8nyv #patientengagement #patientadvocacy #Parexel

#Healthpolicy research is foundational to #advocacy within the academy of medicine and benefits from experienced mentors, research support, and institutional prioritization. In this #insight article, the authors describe experiences with, and propose #solutions to, unique barriers to health policy #scholarship and related physician advocacy. Read the new #originalarticle from Emily Miller, MD MS (Cincinnati Children's), Matthew Magyar, MD MPH, Laura Willing, MD, Elizabeth Barnert, MD MPH, and Lois Lee MD MPH today. Freely available on our The Journal of Health Advocacy's website: https://lnkd.in/gPiCWQje