Dr. Julie Siemers joins the podcast to discuss an extremely important topic: Optimizing patient care in the medical system. By demystifying the healthcare experience, Dr. Siemers is on a mission to empower patients to become active participants in their journeys toward healing.

In 2023, Dr. Siemers released Surviving Your Hospital Stay: A Nurse Educator's Guide to Staying Safe and Living to Tell About It. In this informative book, readers are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex healthcare system – and ensure the safety and well-being of their loved ones…

Dr. Siemers has more than four decades of experience and expertise in nursing practice, education, and executive leadership in the field of healthcare. She has worked in a wide variety of divisions throughout her career, including in the Intensive Care Unit, emergency department, and trauma resuscitation department at University Medical Center, Las Vegas. 

Hit play to uncover: 

• Essential tips on advocating for yourself or loved ones in complex medical situations.
• How to navigate hospital protocols and communicate effectively with healthcare teams.
• Practical strategies for staying safe during a hospital stay, from pre-admission to discharge.
• Insights into the most common risks patients face and how to minimize them with proactive care.

Are you ready to learn how to ask the right questions, demand clear communication, and ensure optimal care for your loved ones? If so, this conversation is for you!

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Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9