We hear a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Derwin Hayward as Rob Oliver interviews him on the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast. Derwin was born in New Zealand and now lives in Sydney, Australia. His parents faced some tough decisions when he was a baby that have shaped his outlook on medicine and the healthcare community. This is interview 68 of 137 in the world record setting patient’s perspective interview marathon.

Here are 3 things that stood out in the patient’s perspective on healthcare from Derwin Hayward:

• Sometimes, medical professionals can ignore the patient and/or their family as they develop a plan for treatment. It is imperative that the patient, and by extension their family, be at the center of care planning.
• Derwin suggests that doctors today can become “drug pushers” for the pharmaceutical companies. Patients need to be the driving force in healthcare, not big Pharma.
• Doctors and other medical professionals need to understand that patients have lives outside of the clinical setting. They need to understand the individuals in their offices in a holistic manner.

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Paul O’Hanlon gives us a patient’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. In Paul’s own words, he is a native Pittsburgher and “a guy with a disability.” He joined Rob Oliver for the Guinness World Record Setting patient interview marathon. For anyone who is not from Pittsburgh, Paul is a local disability advocacy legend. He has a long history of passionate and persistent advocacy for people with disabilities.

Here are 3 things that stood out as Paul O’Hanlon shared a patient’s perspective on healthcare:

• Sometimes, patients need more than just monitoring. They need to be led through the healthcare process and system. Medical professionals can provide the guidance that patients might need.
• Many healthcare heroes are unsung. They are the nurses and other staff members who provide compassionate care and support.
• Medical professionals (and people in general) make assumptions about people with disabilities that are inaccurate. Often times, they have lowered expectations for anyone that has a disability. Paul has advocated for people to develop a more nuanced and personal understanding of the disability population.

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We get a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Beth Stevens in this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Beth is from Indiana, Pennsylvania. She joined me for the Guinness World Record Setting patient interview marathon. I interviewed her husband Greg in episode 188. Beth has had a unique journey when it comes to healthcare. She dealt with severe allergies as a child and now, as an adult, deals with narcolepsy, PCOS and sleep apnea. This is interview 66 in the marathon.

Here are 3 things that stood out as Beth Stevens shared a patient’s perspective on healthcare:

• Healthcare Heroes are people that save lives. In Beth’s experience, a pharmacist saved her life by identifying a potentially dangerous medication issue.
• It is extremely important to feel comfortable with your medical provider. Medical providers should strive to build rapport and a feeling of familiarity.
• Medical providers need to remember that patients are not all highly educated in the field of healthcare. They need to communicate simply and clearly without the use of medical jargon.

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It’s a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Greg Stevens on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Greg is from Western Pennsylvania (a town called Indiana to be specific. The self-proclaimed Christmas Tree Capital of the world.) This interview comes from the patient’s perspective interview marathon. Listen to the episode to see where Greg fits in with my other guests.

Here are 3 things that stood out as Greg Stevens gave us a patient’s perspective on healthcare:

• Quality healthcare involves personal attention and understanding from medical professionals.
• It is imperative to treat the root causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms.
• Improving the accuracy of patient information in medical records will significantly and hands the quality of healthcare.

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Paige Gunn provides a patient’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Paige and Rob went to high school together, back in the 80s. She currently lives in the Tampa Bay area. This interview is number 64 in the patient’s perspective interview marathon.

Here are 3 things that stood out as Paige Gunn gave us a patient’s perspective on healthcare:

• Quality healthcare is defined by accessibility, affordability, and effective communication.
• Healthcare Heroes are medical professionals who maintain kindness and respect in patient care.
• Effective communication is essential. It reduces the need for patients to self diagnose and ensures that they understand their treatment plans.

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It’s a nurse practitioner’s perspective on healthcare from Justin Bethoney on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Justin is a member of the Millennial Generation (Generation Y.) His practice is in Bend, Oregon where he serves his community as a nurse practitioner specializing in mental health. He is also passionate about functional medicine and holistic care.

Here are 3 things that stood out as Justin Bethoney gave us a nurse practitioner’s perspective on healthcare:

• Successful treatment involves understanding the patient’s perspective, their readiness for change, and collaborating to find the most effective solutions.
• Quality healthcare means solving the problem without causing harm. Additionally, there is a critical difference between immediate symptom relief and long-term resolution of a condition.
• Lifestyle changes play an important part in mental health recovery. Patients should adopt healthier habits, educate themselves and engage in collaborative goalsetting.

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Website: http://www.thementalwellnessdiet.com
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It’s a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Ashli Molinero on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Ashli is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She brings a unique perspective in that she has a lifelong disability and she also works for a major healthcare network to ensure that people with disabilities receive quality care. This interview comes from the Guinness world record setting patient interview marathon.

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Here are 3 things that stood out as Ashli Molinero gave us a patient’s perspective on healthcare:

• UPMC has a Disability Resource Center which works to ensure that patients with disabilities have the necessary accommodations within UPMC facilities. This includes ADA compliance, communication tools, and general accessibility.
• By utilizing a team approach, the Disability Resource Center is able to work with a variety of departments across the healthcare system to meet the needs of patients with disabilities.
• Quality healthcare is patient centered. It emphasizes effective communication, collaboration between patients and providers, and accessibility to facilities and resources. It is founded on understanding individual patient needs and tailoring care to those needs.

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Tina Baxter gives us a nurse practitioner’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. She joins us from the great state of Indiana (which is a state we have not had represented on the podcast yet.) A member of Generation X, she has a particular specialty in geriatric care.

Here are 3 things that stood out as Tina Baxter gave us a nurse practitioner’s perspective on healthcare:

• Quality healthcare is providing the best achievable outcome for patients. It must be patient centered and include individualized decision-making.
• Quality healthcare must also address patient’s emotional and social needs, in addition to their medical treatment.
• Nurse practitioners help bridge the gap between nursing and medicine. Among their unique roles is the provision of holistic care, patient advocacy and education.

You can learn more about Tina Baxter and connect with her through the links below:

Website: http://thenursesharkacademy.biz
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We hear a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Mary Ann Stanchik on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Mary Ann is from Pennsylvania. This interview came from the Patient’s Perspective Interview Marathon. For those of you watching on video, I’m not sure what was going on but for some reason everything in the picture is lavender. You will hear in Mary Ann Stanchik’s comments at the beginning of the interview that she is wearing something that is black. Whatever she is wearing, her WebCam definitely gives it a purple look.

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Here are 3 things that stood out as Mary Ann Stanchik provided a patient’s perspective on healthcare:

• The health insurance marketplace is difficult to navigate. Additionally, it can sometimes be cost prohibitive to the point that people are making employment decisions based on health insurance coverage.
• It is imperative that healthcare is accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial status.
• Improving the quality of care that patients receive must include embracing new technology, such as telehealth, and incorporating patient feedback and preferences.

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We hear a pharmacy resident’s perspective on healthcare from Omar Yassin on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. He is currently a pharmacy resident at the University of Arizona. A member of Generation Z, Omar is originally from Egypt. With a particular interest in geriatric psychiatry, he has worked in a variety of settings and logged over 1500 clinical hours.

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Here are 3 things that stood out as Omar Yassin shared a pharmacy resident’s perspective on healthcare:

• Quality healthcare involves assessing a patient’s health not just during their hospital stay but also after discharge. This is key to addressing issues leading to readmission.
• By sharing their knowledge and experiences, healthcare professionals can educate the public and promote better health outcomes.
• It is imperative to consider nonpharmacological approaches to healthcare. Concepts like lifestyle modifications and alternative treatments in addition to medication.

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Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/omaar_alaa

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We hear a family physician’s perspective on healthcare from Doriana Parkin on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Doriana Parkin is a family physician and healthcare entrepreneur in Toronto, Ontario. She is a member of Generation X. Currently, her work centers around weight loss and lifestyle medicine.

Here are 3 things that stood out as Doriana Parkin gave us a family physician’s perspective on healthcare:

• Quality healthcare is about ensuring access to healthcare services without allowing those services to be abused. It also needs to include an element of preventative counseling.
• One of things that need to be improved is the quality of communication between healthcare professionals and patients.
• Doriana Parkin is optimistic about the future of healthcare. She sees advancements in technology and research. There is also an increased awareness about preventative care.

You can learn more about Doriana Parkin and the work that she does through the links below:

Website: http://www.smplyfitwellness.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/drdoriana
Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/drdoriana
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/drdoriana

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It’s a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Alex Lawson on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. This is a unique dual role perspective as he shares his viewpoint both as a patient and as a medical professional. Alex Lawson is from Massachusetts. This interview comes from the patient’s perspective interview marathon. It takes place 17 hours into the marathon which is almost 1:00 a.m. As I mention in the interview, I have not had a single break to this point. The wild thing is, were not even halfway to the goal.

Here are 3 things that stood out as Alex Lawson gave us a patient’s perspective on healthcare:

• Healthcare Heroes help to ease the burden of illness and to settle uncertainty by providing compassionate care.
• There is room within the healthcare context for the integration of both conventional treatments and natural remedies. The greater the number of treatments, the more options there are for better patient outcomes.
• Reducing the cost of healthcare is possible when medical professionals scrutinize the necessity of medical procedures and tests. Eliminating unnecessary treatments can go a long way to lowering healthcare costs and increasing fiscal responsibility.

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We hear a pharmacist’s perspective on healthcare from Amy Behimer on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Amy is part of the millennial generation (Generation Y) although she is pretty close to the border between Generation X and Generation Y. She is from Georgia. In addition to being a pharmacist, she is also a wellness coach and an MS patient. As such, she brings a truly unique perspective on healthcare to the podcast.

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Here are 3 things that stood out as Amy Behimer shared a pharmacist’s perspective on healthcare:

• In patient centered care, the patient must play a central role in making their own decisions about healthcare. Additionally, they must advocate for themselves to ensure that they are heard and valued.
• Quality healthcare must encompass the entire human being: physical, mental, and emotional. It is essential to consider the entire being rather than focusing solely on specific symptoms or conditions.
• Changes in healthcare as well as society need to be incremental. The changes in mindset do not need to be driven by medication, it needs to be small, sustainable change that happens one person at a time.

You can learn more about Amy Behimer and her work through the links below:

Website: http://www.amybehimercoaching.com
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It’s an epidemiologist’s perspective on healthcare from Shanil Ebrahim on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Shanil is a former epidemiologist who is now a partner at Deloitte where he leads their life sciences and healthcare consulting business. A member of the millennial generation (Generation Y,) he is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Here are 3 things that stood out as Shanil Ebrahim gave us an epidemiologist’s perspective on healthcare:

• Sometimes, implementing new technology actually adds to the burden of employees. For example, electronic medical health records and other requirements have increased the documentation burden on many practitioners.
• Quality healthcare means providing better and more effective care in an accessible manner.
• Technology is becoming an increasingly powerful tool for medicine. It allows precision medications, genomics, telemedicine and AI to be part of the process. Digital health as part of the delivery system has huge potential in improving patient outcomes.

You can learn more about Shanil Ebrahim and connect with him through the links below:

Website: https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/profiles/shanil-ebrahim.html
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ShanilEbrahim
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/shanil-ebrahim-75914a7a

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It’s a functional blood work specialist’s perspective on healthcare from Lacy Lain on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Lacy is based in Florida and is a member of the Millennial Generation (Generation Y.) I will admit that I had not heard of a functional blood work specialist before meeting with Lacy Lain. Her responses were educational, insightful and enlightening.

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Here are 3 things that stood out as Lacy Lain gave us a functional blood work specialist’s perspective on healthcare:

• Communication is essential for good health. That includes communication within the body and with medical professionals.
• Quality healthcare must be patient centered. By spending a little more time with patients, practitioners may develop a comprehensive understanding of the patient’s health struggles.
• Her OB/GYN was an excellent example of quality healthcare. By taking the time to understand Lacy’s medical history, the doctor made critical decisions that saved her life during pregnancy complications.

You can learn more about Lacy Lain and functional blood work through the links below:

Website: https://www.lacylainwellness.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/functionalwellnessgroup
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lacylain

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We hear a healthcare entrepreneur’s perspective on healthcare from Andrew Mills on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. Andrew is a member of Generation X. He is the founder and CEO of a company called CareTrack. He lives in Georgia. Although he’s not a medical practitioner, he brings a unique and interesting viewpoint.

Here are 3 things that stood out as Andrew Mills gave us a healthcare entrepreneur’s perspective on healthcare:

• There are several different ways to support patients living in the community who may need occasional in the home supports that are beyond traditional office visits.
• Technology helps in creating understandable care plans, remote monitoring and enhanced quality of life for patients.
• The future of healthcare is exciting as treatments begin to emphasize a holistic approach and implement new technologies. The results will improve patient outcomes and enhance overall well-being.

You can learn more about Andrew Mills and Care Track through the links below:

Website: http://caretrack.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/care_track
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareTrackHealth/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewjmills

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We hear a patient’s perspective on healthcare from Jean Grover on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast with Rob Oliver. This interview is the 60th in the patient’s perspective interview Marathon series. Jean is from Rochester New York. As a person with a disability, she brings a unique background as a survivor of thalidomide. Her insights into healthcare are spot on.

As you listen to this interview, keep in mind that Rob Oliver had been interviewing people for over 16 straight hours without a break. This shows up when he tries to talk about Billie Joel’s album “We Didn’t Start the Fire” and accidentally calls it “We Didn’t Fart the Stire.” Be sure you are subscribed to the podcast so that you receive the insights of the varied guests and can appreciate Rob’s sense of humor.

Here are 3 things that stood out as Jean Grover shared a patient’s perspective on healthcare:

• Within the healthcare environment there needs to be accessibility. Equipment, such as adjustable exam tables, help ensure equal access to quality care for people with varied limitations.
• Quality healthcare comes from practitioners to listen attentively, do their homework, and consider each patient’s unique circumstances.
• Medical professionals can improve the quality of healthcare by becoming better listeners and enhancing their people skills.

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We hear a perinatal mental health professional’s perspective on healthcare from Becky Gleed on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Becky practices in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington DC. She is a member of the millennial generation. In broader terms, she is a licensed marriage and family counselor with a specialty in perinatal and maternal mental health.

Here are 3 things that stood out as Becky Gleed provided a perinatal mental health professional’s perspective on healthcare:

• Working moms have unique healthcare needs as they attempt to return to work. Issues such as physical recovery, breast-feeding support and navigating the work environment postpartum.
• Quality healthcare includes collaboration, equal access and equitable care for all individuals. There are major disparities with marginalized communities.
• Providers need to take care of themselves, prioritizing their own mental and physical health, in order to improve the quality of care their patients receive.

You can learn more about Becky Gleed, her practice and her books through the links below:

Website: http://www.perinatalreproductivewellness.com
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Jim Batterton gives us a patient’s perspective on healthcare in this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. Jim is located in Connecticut. You may recognize his last name because his wife joined the interview marathon as well. This is episode 176 of the podcast and Jim is the 59th interview in the patient’s perspective marathon.

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Here are 3 things that stood out as Jim Batterton gave us a patient’s perspective on healthcare:

• The cost of healthcare services needs to be more transparent. There is no upfront pricing information for healthcare as opposed to other consumer services.
• There needs to be a better system for coordinating and connecting care providers. Information needs to be easily shared across a variety of healthcare settings.
• Creating a more consumer friendly healthcare system involves valuing not just the practitioners time but the patient’s time as well. Both need to be valued equally.

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Michelle May gives us a family physician’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast. Michelle is a member of the baby Boomer generation. She is located in Arizona. She is the CEO of a company called Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Trainings. Michelle May has personal experience and a professional understanding of our eating habits and the impact they have on our health.

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Here are 3 interesting points that Michelle made while sharing a family physician’s perspective on healthcare:

• Quality healthcare looks at the whole person’s well-being rather than focusing solely on metrics like weight or BMI.
• There needs to be caution within the medical community about using weight as a primary indicator of health.
• Medical professionals can have better conversations with their patients by asking open-ended questions, avoiding assumptions based on body size, and providing support tailored to the individual needs of the patient.

Here is the link to the article that she mentioned during the interview:

• Mauldin, K., May, M., Clifford, D. (2022). The consequences of a weight‐centric approach to healthcare: A case for a paradigm shift in how clinicians address body weight. Nutrition in Clinical Practice. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10885

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