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Sharing Patient Stories
To Inform, Illuminate and Inspire.
Listening, Understanding and Giving Voice
Giving voice to the concerns of others are the skills Laurie Reed developed over 20 years of marketing research for two leading international companies.
Telling Stories shines a light on the patient experience for patients to feel less alone, for caretakers to gather strength, and for healthcare workers to gain insights on what being a patient truly means.
Join me as I weave interviews with patients into a narrative of the patient journey from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. The collective voices provide the emotional power and incentive to make a better path.
Communication
Here are opportunities to better understand the dynamics between physicians and patients.
Communication
Read MoreDiagnosis
A medical diagnosis allows patients to move on to the next steps of treatment and recovery.
Diagnosis
Read MoreRecovery
After a serious illness, recovery is as much a part of the patient journey as diagnosis and treatment.
Recovery
Read MoreReviews
Highlighting books, blogs, and resources related to the patient experience.
Reviews
Read MoreSupport
Support allows the patient to focus on the essential work of treatment and healing.
Support
Read MoreNavigating the Patient Experience
Telling Stories to Change Lives provides information on the patient experience for yourself or for someone you care for as a caregiver, a friend, or a healthcare worker.
Advocacy Insights Gained from My Husband’s Surgery
I nearly lost my husband last summer after his surgery for a hiatal hernia. Here’s a snapshot of mistakes that were made.
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Gaslighting – Steps to Counter
Medical gaslighting is a practice that needs to stop. It causes harm to patients. Education and training programs for healthcare professionals must be adjusted to ...
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Just What the Doctor Ordered
Braving Chemo offers an honest, detailed, and practical template on how to prepare for and navigate one of the more arduous steps in the patient ...
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Webinars & Speaking Events
"Your Medical Communications class was a huge hit. Even if some of the stories (testimonies) had distressing elements, the message was encouraging and affirming. And you are an excellent speaker! Thank you so much for all your time, interest, and effort."
Here is an opportunity to learn from the experiences of others. Join me in exploring patient narratives through webinars and at your next speaking event. Narratives provide key takeaways that can help us when we are patients, or help us care more effectively for others during times of serious illness.
Discover the value of advocacy and support, and the steps you can take to improve healthcare interactions for you and those you love.
Sharing Patient Stories
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