Empowering Patient Advocacy: Dr. Julie Siemers On Safely Navigating The Healthcare System

The Good Question Podcast

Are there ways to interact with the healthcare system that promote a more effective and comfortable experience for the patient? In what ways can we take charge of the safety and welfare of our loved ones being treated by medical professionals? Joining us to address this critical yet complex issue is Dr. Julie Siemers, a renowned patient safety expert, dedicated educator, and passionate advocate for transforming healthcare through enhanced nursing education…

Bringing more than 40 years of experience and expertise in nursing practice, education, and executive leadership in healthcare, Dr. Julie is driven by a foundation mission: To reduce preventable patient harm and empower both healthcare professionals and patients with the knowledge to make safer healthcare decisions.

Dr. Julie is also the author of Surviving Your Hospital Stay: A Nurse Educator's Guide to Staying Safe and Living to Tell About It, a book that equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex healthcare system – and ensure the safety and well-being of their loved ones.

Hit play to explore: 

  • How to advocate for yourself and your loved ones in various medical situations.
  • Ways to interpret hospital protocols to pave the way for effective communication. 
  • How to approach a hospital stay, from pre-admission to discharge.

To follow along with Dr. Siemers and her impactful work, click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.

Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada