In episode 6.2, Christy Natale and I return for some Q&A. We explore her relationship to her back pain & some of the psychological components of her pain as well as those that helped her move beyond the pain. Listen to how the voice of the clinician and voice of the patient weave into one with her descriptions.
Please enjoy.
In episode 6.1, Christy Natale, a PT and patient, explains her struggles with back pain. the truly fascinating aspect of this interview for me was to see the interplay between the clinician and patient in the same person.
You'll want to listen again next week when she and I explore that interplay and go in greater depth behind the voice of the patient.
In the fifth episode of The Voice of the Patient podcast, Jerry Durham joins the show as a guest. He's doing a ton of work around relationship-centered care that's challenging the status quo of healthcare. He's also written a blog for this website answering the questions: What is "Customer Service" and How do we improve it?
Great conversation, great resources offered to step up your game as a caregiver.
In the fourth installment of The Voice of the Patient podcast, I welcomed the first the first person whose ever done a TED Talk to the show, Dave de Bronkart (@ePatientDave). He gave some specific advice to patients and providers alike to become more engaged in patient care. He was a lot of fun to talk with and some excellent tips.
Check out Dave's book HERE
Check out Dave's TED Talk HERE
Check out Dave's website HERE
In the third episode of The Voice of the Patient podcast, I welcomed the first of my own patients to the show as a guest, Dick, who is recovering from spinal fusion. He talked about his experienced before, during, and after spine surgery including some of the challenges he's faced. I'm really excited to share him with you. He was a lot of fun to work with both personally and professionally.
In the second episode of The Voice of the Patient podcast, we welcome our first patient guest, Karen Nicole Smith. She talks with us about her experience with medical and health professionals during her treatments for kidney disease and dialysis, cancer, and cardiac arrest. She's an amazing person and this interview has ALREADY changed how I approach clinical practice.
The mission of The Voice of the Patient is simple: To change lives, that is, to improve the care and quality of the lives we touch by improving healthcare through not only hearing, but truly listening to the voice of the patient.