Patient Voices and Advice

Patient Voices and Advice
Becoming an activated patient can be challenging. It may require you to un-learn some things you have learned in the past.

What patient-centered care means
Don Berwick, MD describes the challenges many people experience as patients.

The challenge of becoming an empowered patient
From the WQED special "The Empowered Patient", Naomi Howard describes her path to becoming an empowered patient.

Empowered patients are exceptional patients
From the WQED special "The Empowered Patient", Naomi Howard describes the rewards of being an empowered patient.

Empowered patients are problem solvers
From the WQED special "The Empowered Patient", here, a patient discovers an innovative solution to his hearing loss.

Getting a second opinion
From the WQED special "The Empowered Patient", Kim Ritchey, MD, Chief of Pediatric Oncology at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, describes how he supports a family in getting a second opinion.

Making your doctor a part of your team
From the WQED special "The Empowered Patient", Naomi Howard describes inviting doctors to be a part of her care team.

Letting go of embarrassment
From the WQED special "The Empowered Patient", Naomi Howard describes how you must let go of embarrassment. Your life may depend on taking control.

Patient Voices and AdviceBecoming an activated patient can be challenging. It may require you to un-learn some things you have learned in the past.

What patient-centered care meansDon Berwick, MD describes the challenges many people experience as patients.

The challenge of becoming an empowered patientFrom the WQED special "The Empowered Patient", Naomi Howard describes her path to becoming an empowered patient.

Getting a second opinionFrom the WQED special "The Empowered Patient", Kim Ritchey, MD, Chief of Pediatric Oncology at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, describes how he supports a family in getting a second opinion.