Novant Health Patients as Partners

Novant Health Patients as Partners
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Healthcare experiences of any kind can create vulnerability; everyone deserves an advocate with your best interest at heart. Tune in to hear about the people and programs in place to ensure that you are not alone and that you have a partner during your healthcare journey. We learn the most about what our patient’s need from our patients, when they need us.

  1. 08/25/2020

    How do I gain access to my medical records and my child’s medical records?

    This episode explains how patients access their medical records and those of their children. It explains restrictions related to accessing medical records once children reach a certain age. Learn how MyChart creates an easier process to view items such as treatment notes, medication, and lab tests and provides ability to communicate with providers about your care.

  2. 08/25/2020

    May I record the birth of my child or take a photograph during medical treatment?

    Are you curious about taking a photo or recording your loved one as they receive treatment? Learn the guidelines and restrictions provided by Novant Health about taking pictures and recording patients.

  3. 08/25/2020

    Healthcare privacy hot topics. How is my healthcare privacy protected?

    When it comes to my healthcare privacy, what are healthcare providers allowed to share with my family and friends? Are there times when my consent is assumed? You will find answers to these questions about patient privacy and more.

  4. 07/21/2020

    Listening, Learning and Growing in the Face of Difficulty

    We continue our conversation with Ladale Benson, chaplain, as he shares  his love for chaplaincy and what makes it unique. He also shares lessons learned from patients and families faced with difficulties about what it means to really listen, learn and grow in the face of difficulty.

  5. 07/07/2020

    Not your traditional thoughts of hospital chaplains...

    Spiritual care services go beyond the traditional view of hospital chaplains. Ladale Benson, chaplain at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, explains how the spiritual care team provides a space for people to process their challenges, the relationships they build with patients and Novant Health team members, and how they are able to honor what gives each person life in supporting patients and families along their journey.

  6. 06/16/2020

    Who can help when you don't speak the language?

    Language and cultural services not only ensures our patient's preferred language is used, they understand the impact language and culture have on care and advocate for patients and their families.

  7. 06/02/2020

    Bridging the gap between culture, context and language

    Language and cultural services partners with patients to improve care and services. Not only does this team work to ensure we are able to communicate with our patients in their preferred language, they partner with patients and their loved ones helping them navigate the healthcare system and connecting them to community partners. Hear more from Pedro Mendez, director of language and cultural services.

  8. 05/12/2020

    Novant Health Community Voice Adviser: Nickalaus Goodman

    Nickalaus Goodman is a healthcare professional, paramedic, and community advocate. Nickalaus is passionate about making a difference in his community and is particularly interested in health equity. As a member of his local patient family advisory council, which we refer to as Community Voice, Nickalaus has been able to bring the voice of the community into rooms where decisions about how to provide remarkable care are being made.

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Healthcare experiences of any kind can create vulnerability; everyone deserves an advocate with your best interest at heart. Tune in to hear about the people and programs in place to ensure that you are not alone and that you have a partner during your healthcare journey. We learn the most about what our patient’s need from our patients, when they need us.

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