Sat.Feb 27, 2016 - Fri.Mar 04, 2016

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When the Patient Experience becomes more Personal

The Beryl Institute

We have an incredibly passionate community at The Beryl Institute. I know for many that passion has been fueled by personal experiences that drove them to be part of this work. Others have been inspired to join the patient experience movement to spread what they believe is the right thing to do for those we serve. And sometimes while doing this work they have encountered their own life experiences, whether small bumps in the road or larger life-changing events, that reinforced the importance of

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Why Cultural Respect is Important for Patient Engagement and Healthcare Delivery

Health Dialog

Who we are is largely dictated by culture. Often described as a body of beliefs and behaviors; culture includes language, values, customs, actions and how we personally identify ourselves. Culture informs our perceptions of the world, how we make decisions and solve problems. Culture determines what you eat, how you speak, what you wear and even how you care for yourself and your loved ones.