8 episodes
The Patient's Voice: Does It Matter? Krista Hughes
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- Health & Fitness
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.
If you are a patient or caregiver, this podcast is for you. It is where your voice truly matters. Bi-weekly on Tuesday, you will hear tips and tricks and guests sharing real-life experiences to empower you to stay safe and prevent harm in ALL healthcare settings. Welcome! This is a safe place for you because your voice does matter!
As the Founder and CEO of Hughes Advocacy, I advocate for better health care for my clients in Alabama and elsewhere. I have over 25 years of experience working in the medical industry, where I equip, empower, educate, and teach patients how to get the best care they need and deserve.
I have emerged as a national advocate for patients. I was appointed by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra to serve a three-year term on the National Advisory Council (NAC) for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). A resident of Birmingham, I am the first Alabamian known to have ever served on the prestigious council that addresses the quality of care in the United States.
On behalf of the White House Office of American Innovation, I was invited to attend the Blue Button 2.0 Developers Conference at the White House to discuss improving patient care. In addition, I am a Patients for Patient Safety U.S. Champion, a member of the National Patient Safety Board, and an active member of the Greater National Advocates Organization and Solace Health. I am also an APHA Emeritus member of The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA),
I have a passion for patients, so let's be the change together.
- Website - www.hughesadvocacy.com
- YouTube - If you prefer to watch the show, please go to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hughesadvocacy
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Why Is No-one Accountable In Healthcare?
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Accountability
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Website - www.hughesadvocacy.com
Instagram - @hughes.advocacy
LinkedIn - Hughes Advocacy
Facebook - Hughes Advocacy
Health care absent in 2024. If voters care, why don't Biden and Trump?Topics YOU would be interested in learning more about - Please fill out the form to let me know topics you want to learn more about! I want to be your voice!Test Your Healthcare Knowledge
I hope you enjoyed this episode and will continue returning to a place where your voice always matters!
I would love it if you would rate, review, share, and subscribe to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
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Cancer Misdiagnosis
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Episode 6: What to expect in this episode:
In this episode, I will discuss being misdiagnosed with cancer and how it was all preventable.
As always, I will answer the question, "What would you do to make your voice matter?"
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Topics YOU would be interested in learning more about - Please fill out the form to let me know topics you want to learn more about! I want to be your voice!Test Your Healthcare Knowledge
Website - www.hughesadvocacy.com
Instagram - @hughes.advocacy
LinkedIn - Hughes Advocacy
Facebook - Hughes Advocacy
I hope you enjoyed this episode and will continue returning to a place where your voice always matters!
I would love it if you would rate, review, share, and subscribe to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
If you want to watch this podcast, please subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hughesadvocacy -
Sepsis
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Episode 5 - What to expect in this episode:
In this episode, I will discuss what sepsis is, symptoms to look for, who is at risk, diagnosis, and treatment.
As always, I will answer the question, "What would you do to make your voice matter?"
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Sepsis and... | Sepsis Alliance - Sepsis is related to a number of other diseases and conditions, many of which are risk factors for developing sepsis. Sepsis can also affect different populations in a variety of ways. Scroll through the list of “Sepsis and…” topics below (in alphabetical order), sort by topic and/or medical specialty, or use the search bar to find more information on how sepsis might affect you or a loved one.What is Sepsis? | Sepsis | CDCWhat Is Sepsis | Sepsis AllianceSepsis Alliance - Start the Conversation TodaySepsis | Johns Hopkins MedicineTopics YOU would be interested in learning more about - Please fill out the form to let me know topics you want to learn more about! I want to be your voice!Test Your Healthcare Knowledge
Website - www.hughesadvocacy.com
Instagram - @hughes.advocacy
LinkedIn - Hughes Advocacy
Facebook - Hughes Advocacy
I hope you enjoyed this episode and will continue returning to a place where your voice always matters!
I would love it if you would rate, review, share, and subscribe to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
If you want to watch this podcast, please subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hughesadvocacy -
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 that an estimated 795,000 Americans will die or are permanently disabled by diagnostic error each year. It is a healthcare crisis that no one is talking about, but you should be aware.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Website - www.hughesadvocacy.com
Instagram - @hughes.advocacy
LinkedIn - Hughes Advocacy
Facebook - Hughes Advocacy
Topics YOU would be interested in learning more about - Please fill out the form to let me know topics you want to learn more about! I want to be your voice!Test Your Healthcare Knowledge
Leapfrog group - Leapfrog Group
SIDM - What is a Diagnostic Error
BMJ report - Report Highlights Public Health Impact of Serious Harms From Diagnostic Error in U.S.
Improving Diagnosis in care - Improving Diagnosis
US national academy of medicine - Improving Diagnosis in Healthcare
I hope you enjoyed this episode and will continue returning to a place where your voice always matters!
I would love it if you would rate, review, share, and subscribe to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
If you want to watch this podcast, please subscribe to my YouTube channel. ttps://www.youtube.com/@hughesadvocacy -
The Basics Of Healthcare - Part 1, What is Patient Safety?
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 include facts, research, data, and statistics to educate you, the patient.
Most people have heard the data but do not think a preventable medical error will ever happen to them...until it does.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Website - www.hughesadvocacy.com
Instagram - @hughes.advocacy
LinkedIn - Hughes Advocacy
Facebook - Hughes Advocacy
Topics YOU would be interested in learning more about - Please fill out the form to let me know topics you want to learn more about! I want to be your voice!Test Your Healthcare Knowledge
Medical errors - Medical Errors are the 3rd Leading Cause of Death.
Secretary Becerra - Secretary Becerra CTA
Nearly 1 in 4 -The Safety in Inpatient Health
Or - Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. hospitalized patients experience harmful events
I hope you enjoyed this episode and will continue returning to a place where your voice always matters!
I would love it if you would rate, review, share, and subscribe to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
If you want to watch this podcast, please subscribe to my YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hughesadvocacy -
What Is A Patient Advocate? Do I Need One?
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, 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, what we do, and ask you questions to know if you need a patient advocate.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Website - www.hughesadvocacy.com
Instagram - @hughes.advocacy - Instagram
LinkedIn - Hughes Advocacy - LinkedIn
Facebook - Hughes Advocacy - Facebook
I hope you enjoyed this episode, and that you will continue coming back to a place where your voice always matters!
I would love if you would rate, review, share, and subscribe to Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast.
If you would like to watch this podcast, please go to my YouTube channel and subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/@hughesadvocacy