Patients are key to advancing rare disease treatment. IgA nephropathy (IgAN) patient Russ Roberts and his nephrologist Dr. Arnold Silva discuss the role of clinical trials in rare kidney disease research and how patients and providers can work together to shape the future of treatment. Get practical advice on how to get involved in clinical research and make a difference. About Your Host Valen Keefer – Patient Advocacy Leader, Health Educator, & Strategic Consultant, ww...
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Patients are key to advancing rare disease treatment. IgA nephropathy (IgAN) patient Russ Roberts and his nephrologist Dr. Arnold Silva discuss the role of clinical trials in rare kidney disease research and how patients and providers can work together to shape the future of treatment. Get practical advice on how to get involved in clinical research and make a difference. About Your Host Valen Keefer – Patient Advocacy Leader, Health Educator, & Strategic Consultant, ww...
Advocating for Ourselves in Social and Healthcare Relationships
Unpacking the Gift of Life
43 minutes
1 year ago
Advocating for Ourselves in Social and Healthcare Relationships
Communication and speaking up for ourselves is so important, yet can feel exhausting. Valen, Cristen, and their friend, Noelia, dig deep into three aspects of communication as it relates to patient advocacy. First, experiences of advocating for ourselves in our social relationships with partners, loved ones, friends, and the community at large. Second, the meaning, purpose, and value of a trusting relationship with our healthcare teams. And third, they share conversations about internal dialo...
Unpacking the Gift of Life
Patients are key to advancing rare disease treatment. IgA nephropathy (IgAN) patient Russ Roberts and his nephrologist Dr. Arnold Silva discuss the role of clinical trials in rare kidney disease research and how patients and providers can work together to shape the future of treatment. Get practical advice on how to get involved in clinical research and make a difference. About Your Host Valen Keefer – Patient Advocacy Leader, Health Educator, & Strategic Consultant, ww...
