What's Advocacy Like? Becoming a Patient Advocate after Pharmacy with Andrea Leschak

What's Advocacy Like? Becoming a Patient Advocate after Pharmacy with Andrea Leschak 

In this episode of The Happy PharmD, we're excited to feature Andrea Leschak, a pharmacist known for her dedication to patients and improving healthcare outcomes. 

Andrea is a passionate advocate within the healthcare community, and we're eager to explore her journey and her commitment to advocating for patients and driving positive change in healthcare.

Here are the highlights of my conversation with Andrea:

03:35: The challenges of advocating for improved healthcare outcomes.

07:52: A recap of the American Medical Association's statement on pharmacists' prescribing rights.

09:59: Andrea contextualizes the impact of the AMA's statement on patient care.

13:46: The significance of open conversations between patients and providers.

20:17: The need for systemic healthcare changes and the role of advocacy.

25:13: The strategies for pharmacists to advocate for themselves and enhance patient care.

38:13: The importance of respecting patients' choices, even if they differ from healthcare providers' expectations.

47:02: Reflecting on the evolving role of pharmacists in advocacy and the value of fostering relationships with patients.

Show links:

• Andrea's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrea-l-leschak/

• Andrea's Website: https://wayfinderadvantage.com/

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