The Informed Patient Show Podcast

The Informed Patient Show

The Informed Patient
An informative program for anyone who has the potential of becoming a patient in the healthcare system. Todays Healthcare system in the United States can be a frustrating, confusing and downright scary. The Informed Patient Radio Show is here to help offering episodes that will be loaded with advice such as; what does insurance really cover and how to get the most of it. Medical Equipment, Home Health, Rehab, who's who in the healthcare system. How to prepare for a better recovery from hospitalization. Other topics include; Palliative Care and Hospice, Care In the hospital, trends that can affect you and your loved ones, news, special guests, and much more. Hosted by two well experienced Nurse Case Managers.
Episode Twenty-Five Part Two
Part of a successful transitional care plan is the home health component. More services can be done in the comfort of a patient’s home including IV therapy including fluids, Total Parental Nutrition, pain control and more. In this episode Erik and Roy explore home infusion. Topics such as; insurance coverage, types of IV therapy, delivery systems and much more. This episode is very informative and can be of use to anyone who is or may have the need for in home IV type therapy.
Mar 13, 2017
15 min
Episode Twenty-Five Part One
Erik and Roy interview the management team of Premier infusion. Part of a successful transitional care plan is the home health component. More services can be done in the comfort of a patient’s home including IV therapy including fluids, Total Parental Nutrition, pain control and more. In this episode Erik and Roy explore home infusion. Topics such as; insurance coverage, types of IV therapy, delivery systems and much more. This episode is very informative and can be of use to anyone who is or may have the need for in home IV type therapy.
Mar 12, 2017
43 min
Episode Twenty-Four
Erik and Roy talk with Guest, Michael Cortez MD form Vitas Hospice
Jan 22, 2017
47 min
Episode Twenty-Three
Erik and Roy interview Melissa Chataign from ProHealth Home Health services. This discussion includes extra services of which ProHealth offers that the others do not including wellness IV therapy.
Jan 22, 2017
39 min
Season Two Intro
Erik Introduces season two of the show plus, a special announcement.
Dec 13, 2016
9 min
Episode Twenty-Two
Erik and Roy interview Dr. Theresa Nunez, Psychologist who works closely with war Veterans who are suffering from PTSD, job loss, depression, and homelessness. This episode is a must for anyone who has a loved one who has served in a combat zone while in the military.
Oct 16, 2016
38 min
Episode Twenty-One
Erik and Roy interview Pam Wright of Vitas Hospice. Pam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. In this episode, Erik and Roy explore further the intricacy of Hospice care from a social workers perspective.
Aug 22, 2016
46 min
Episode Twenty
Erik and Roy interview Elizabeth Davidson, RN. Elizabeth is the Administrative Supervisor for the Case Management Department at City of Hope National Medical Center. In this episode Erik and Roy explore the ins and outs of hospital case management and how it relates to patient care, quality and discharge planning.
Aug 22, 2016
38 min
Episode Nineteen
Erik and Susan interview Bonnie Freeman, Nurse Practitioner for Palliative Care. Bonnie is a Palliative Nurse Practitioner and is currently on the Palliative care team at City of Hope National Cancer Center in southern California. Bonnie is also the author of Resilient Hearts. There are many misconceptions regarding hospice and palliative care. In this episode, Erik and Susan discuss these misconceptions and shed light on the subject of supportive care.
Jun 30, 2016
30 min
Episode Eighteen Part Two
In the first segment Erik continues part two of his four part series on discharge planning. Second segment continues with Part Two of Erik and Roy's interview with LA county/USC Emergency Room Nurse Joann. Learn about what happens behind the scenes at one of the busiest ER's in the nation.
May 9, 2016
57 min
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