Real Talk with Rachel: Conversations with Patient Advocates American Society of Pharmacovigilance

Real talk is a virtual series to raise awareness about key patient safety issues and celebrate the work of leaders in the field. Tune in every month as we discuss issues that are rarely mentioned and new ways we should be talking about them. #advocacyandmedicine

In this episode, Rachel talks to Diane Garcia, a patient advocate and victim of levofloxacin toxicity. 

To learn more about the Fourth Cause Campaign, visit https://fourthcause.org/ and find out how you can share your story and help spread awareness. #fourthcause

"From a patient safety aspect, we can do so much with awareness" says Jessica Pothe,  Registered Nurse and graduate student at Northern Illinois University as she discusses her experience with liver toxicity from an adverse drug reaction.

Real talk is a virtual series to raise awareness about key patient safety issues and celebrate the work of leaders in the field. Tune in every month as we discuss issues that are rarely mentioned and new ways we should be talking about them. #advocacyandmedicine

To learn more about the Fourth Cause Campaign, visit https://fourthcause.org/ and find out how you can share your story and help spread awareness. #fourthcause

Real talk is a virtual series to raise awareness about key patient safety issues and celebrate the work of leaders in the field. Tune in every month as we discuss issues that are rarely mentioned and new ways we should be talking about them. #advocacyandmedicine 

In this episode, Rachel talks to Joan Melendez, President & CEO of Xcelrate UDI. @JoanPMelendez  More at https://www.xcelrateudi.com/ 

To learn more about the Fourth Cause Campaign, visit https://fourthcause.org/ and find out how you can share your story and help spread awareness. #fourthcause

Real talk is a virtual series to raise awareness about key patient safety issues and celebrate the work of leaders in the field. Tune in every month as we discuss issues that are rarely mentioned and new ways we should be talking about them. #advocacyandmedicine 

In this episode, Rachel talks to Amy Moser, Writer & Creator of Mountains and Mustard Seeds blog. More at https://mountainsandmustardseedssite.wordpress.com/ 

To learn more about the Fourth Cause Campaign, visit https://fourthcause.org/ and find out how you can share your story and help spread awareness. #fourthcause

Real talk is a virtual series to raise awareness about key patient safety issues and celebrate the work of leaders in the field. Tune in every month as we discuss issues that are rarely mentioned and new ways we should be talking about them. #advocacyandmedicine 

In this episode, Rachel talks to Maria Gmitro, President & Co-founder of the Breast Implant Safety Alliance @maria_gmitro  

The mission of BISA Nonprofit is to raise awareness, optimize outcomes and ensure informed consent for patients considering breast implant surgery. BISA Nonprofit empowers patients and works collaboratively with all stakeholders including healthcare providers, regulators and legislators, to support systems of education and accountability that promote patient safety.  Visit https://www.breastimplantsafetyalliance.org for more information.   

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/breastimplantsafetyalliance/

To learn more about the Fourth Cause Campaign, visit https://fourthcause.org/ and find out how you can share your story and help spread awareness. #fourthcause

Real talk is a virtual series to raise awareness about key patient safety issues and celebrate the work of leaders in the field. Tune in every month as we discuss issues that are rarely mentioned and new ways we should be talking about them. #advocacyandmedicine In this episode, Rachel talks to Michelle Polacinski, the Director and Executive Producer of 'Floxed' Documentary @mpolaci  

Floxed documentary is a documentary about fluoroquinolone toxicity syndrome. More at https://floxeddoc.com/   

To learn more about the Fourth Cause Campaign, visit https://fourthcause.org/ and find out how you can share your story and help spread awareness. #fourthcause