Empowering Patients: The Role of Advocacy in Healthcare

In this episode, Jeremy Menning interviews Priscilla Romans, founder and CEO of Graith Care, discussing the importance of patient advocacy in healthcare. Priscilla shares her journey from a registered nurse to an advocate for medical freedom, emphasizing the need for independent patient advocates to navigate the complex healthcare system. The conversation covers various topics, including proactive healthcare strategies, the role of advocates in cancer treatment, fertility options, and the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare practices. Priscilla highlights the importance of being informed and having a game plan for healthcare decisions, encouraging listeners to seek out advocacy services for better health outcomes.

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Takeaways

• Advocacy is crucial for navigating the healthcare system.
• Independent advocates can provide options not offered by mainstream doctors.
• Proactive healthcare strategies can prevent crises.
• Understanding the payment system is essential for patients.
• Patients often leave hospitals without proper discharge plans.
• Fertility options extend beyond in vitro fertilization.
• COVID-19 has highlighted the need for patient advocacy.
• Medical freedom is a growing concern for many families.
• The healthcare system needs a relationship-based approach.
• Patients should be informed about all their treatment options.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Priscilla Romans and Graith Care
00:44 The Journey of a Nurse and Advocate
03:21 Understanding Healthcare Systems and Patient Advocacy
06:04 The Role of Independent Patient Advocates
08:55 When to Engage with an Advocate
11:43 Proactive Healthcare Management
14:46 The Importance of Specialized Advocates
17:33 Navigating Cancer Care Options
20:25 The Need for a Holistic Approach
23:17 Launching Graith Care During a Pandemic
26:16 Real-Life Impact of Advocacy
28:57 The Future of Patient Advocacy
32:23 Advocacy in Healthcare: A Personal Journey
37:42 The Shift in Healthcare Perspectives
41:43 Navigating the Healthcare System: Supply Chain and Sourcing
44:49 Natural Fertility Options: A New Approach
48:57 The Role of Patient Advocacy in Modern Healthcare
56:46 Proactive Health Management

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