What to expect in this episode:

In this episode, we'll discuss a serious topic I have previously podcasted: diagnostic errors. This issue is tremendous in our country, especially for rural patients and older adults. Diagnostic errors can lead to serious harm if conditions aren't treated correctly. By communicating clearly, keeping good records, and asking questions, you and your families can help reduce the risk of these errors.

And as always, I will answer the question, "What could you do to make your voice matter?"

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Website - www.hughesadvocacy.com

Instagram - @hughes.advocacy

LinkedIn - Hughes Advocacy

Facebook - Hughes Advocacy

• State of the Science and Future Directions To Improve Diagnostic Safety in Older Adults
• Diagnostic Excellence in U.S. Rural Healthcare: A Call to Action
• AHRQ Papers on Diagnostic Safety Topics
• 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!

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What to expect in this episode:

In this episode, we will discuss something that can be stressful and even a little scary for patients: being discharged from the hospital too soon and the risks. Have you ever felt like you weren't ready to go home but were discharged anyway? You're not alone. In this episode, I will explain why this happens, what you can do about it, and how to advocate for your own health. Imagine being discharged from the hospital, only to find yourself back in the ER within a few days.

And as always, I will answer the question, "What could you do to make your voice matter?"

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

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!

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What to expect in this episode:

In this episode, I will discuss advanced directives, POA (Power of Attorney), and POLST. These tools ensure that your healthcare preferences are honored even when you cannot communicate them. They also provide clarity for healthcare professionals and loved ones.

And as always, I will answer the question, "What could you do to make your voice matter?"

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

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!

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• What Is a Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA)?
• POLST: Portable medical orders for seriously ill or frail individuals
• Download and Complete Your State or Territories' Advance Directive Form - CaringInfo
• Alabama Advanced Directive
• 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

What to expect in this episode:

In this episode, I will discuss the differences between Palliative vs Hospice Care. You might have heard these terms before, and maybe you thought they were the same thing. It’s common to confuse them, but palliative care and hospice are actually two distinct approaches in healthcare. They both focus on comfort and quality of life, but they come into play at different stages of illness and have some key differences.

And as always, I will answer the question, "What could you do to make your voice matter?"

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Website - www.hughesadvocacy.com

Instagram - @hughes.advocacy

LinkedIn - Hughes Advocacy

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I hope you enjoyed this episode and will continue returning to a place where your voice always matters!

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• What Are Palliative Care and Hospice Care?
• Palliative Care vs. Hospice: Which to Choose - CaringInfo
• 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

What to expect in this episode:

In this episode, I will discuss Medical Gaslighting. Are you tired of being dismissed by your healthcare team?

And as always, I will answer the question, "What could you do to make your voice matter?"

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• How to Spot Medical Gaslighting and What to Do About It
• Medical Gaslighting
• What to do about medical gaslighting - Harvard Health
• 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!

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What to expect in this episode:

What to expect in this episode:

In this episode, I will discuss diagnostic safety; a public health crisis!

And as always, I will answer the question, "What could you do to make your voice matter?"

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• What is Diagnostic Error? - Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine
• Defining Diagnostic Error: A Scoping Review to Assess the Impact of the National Academies’ Report Improving Diagnosis in Health Care
• Patients For Patient Safety US
• 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!

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What to expect in this episode:

What to expect in this episode:

In this episode, I will discuss everything you need to know about skilled nursing facilities. This is a huge problem that I deal with all the time, so I want to make sure you are informed on how to find the right facility for your loved one and know your rights when you are there as a patient.

And as always, I will answer the question, "What could you do to make your voice matter?"

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• PQDC
• SNF Care Coverage
• Find Healthcare Providers: Compare Care Near You | Medicare
• 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

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What to expect in this episode:

Accountability

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• 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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