Have you or your loved one been affected by a preventable medical error? Have you experienced harm or been dismissed by the healthcare system? Do you want your voice to be heard and matter in all healthcare settings? Do you wonder when your voice will matter and bring about change? Then please join me, Krista Hughes, your host and board-certified patient advocate.
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Krista Hughes BCPA, Founder And CEO Of Hughes Advocacy Podcasts
What to expect in this episode:In this episode, I will discuss what sepsis is, its symptoms to look for, who is at risk, diagnosis, and treatment options.And as always, I will answer the question, "What could you do to make your voice matter?" Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Website - www.hughesadvocacy.com YouTube - YouTube Channel Ins…
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The Basics Of Healthcare - Part 2, What Is A Diagnostic Error?
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This is part 2 of a 2-part series that I am doing to educate, empower, and inform you as the patient. As I stated in Part 1, this may be boring. But knowing this foundational information is instrumental in saving your life. In this episode, I will focus on diagnostic errors. They are on the rise at an alarming rate. BMJ Quality and Safety reported …
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The Basics Of Healthcare - Part 1, What Is Patient Safety?
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What to expect in this episode: This episode is part 1 of a 2-part series discussing the "basics" of health care. It might seem boring, but it is foundational. Why? Knowledge is power. You don't know what you don't know. In this episode, I will explain what a preventable medical error is. What is a "never" event? And what is patient safety? I will …
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What Is A Patient Advocate? Do I Need One?
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What to expect in this episode:I will discuss what a patient advocate is. And do you need one? Most people have never heard of a patient advocate, or if they have, they do not know what they do or what that means for you, the patient. In this episode, I will discuss the different kinds of advocates and what we do and ask you questions to know if yo…
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My Personal Testimony, and Why I Became A Patient Advocate
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What to expect in this episode:I will share how I was personally affected by a preventable medical error. This led to me starting my company, Hughes, and becoming a Board-Certified Patient Advocate.Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Website - www.hughesadvocacy.comInstagram - @hughes.advocacyLinkedIn - Hughes Advocacy Facebook - Hughes AdvocacyI …
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Welcome to The Patient's Voice, Does It Matter? I am thrilled you are here! This is a place where your voice will always matter to me! I am excited to welcome you along. My hope is that you will learn to be a proactive patient in preventing a medical error from happening to you or your loved one in any healthcare setting. Resources For This Episode…
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