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Recognizing the Role of Caregiver with Melissa Fisher | E. 79

Vie Healthcare

Episode Introduction Melissa shares the four challenges faced by caregivers today, calls on doctors to recognize family and patients as a ‘’unit’’, and highlights the ‘’unpaid, untrained, overwhelmed, burned-out’’ reality of caregiving. ” Are you getting what you need to process improve? Really, they’re not.

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Making a Ruckus for the Patient Experience with Denise Wiseman | E. 86

Vie Healthcare

So communication with nurses and doctors is critical for our patient’s safety. Denise (05:46): And I called the doctor and said, “I have a cramp that won’t go away.” ” And I didn’t talk with the doctor. So communication with nurses and doctors, that is critical for our patient’s safety.