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Self-advocacy in the Healthcare System

URL 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwdcMP0gOJI

Date Developed: n.a.. Source: APFED. Presenter(s): Patti DeMuri. Type: Webinar. Level: Introductory. Length: 48 minutes.

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Have you ever had trouble communicating with a healthcare provider? In this webinar, Founder of Healing Hugs Haven, Patti DeMuri shared how to set the focus of your appointment on your goals and desired outcomes so that you can better work with your doctor to get the right care for you.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the challenges and barriers to authentic partnership with providers.

• Analyze the role of communication in partnership.

• Discover how to determine goals and plan for medical appointments.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UE8MC25742; MCH Navigator for $225,000/year. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.