The Elegant Warrior Episode 231 – How to Be a Powerful Patient

19 September · Episode 231
How To Be A Powerful Patient
18 Min, 28 Sec · By Heather Hansen
Heather Hansen shares the vital role we play in our own healthcare & how to use the 3 C’s of an advocate as patients.
As patients, we don’t always recognize the vital role we play in our healthcare. Understanding that our knowledge is power can give us the tools needed to advocate for ourselves.
We’ll Discuss
- Why William Osler, the first Physician-in-Chief of Johns Hopkins Hospital, believed that patients were the source of medical knowledge
- How to use the 3 C’s of an advocate as patients
- Why you should consider praising the doctors and nurses on your healthcare team
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