https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/healthcare-whisperer--6500528enHealth & FitnessCopyright Hari Khalsahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/750af403fefd69ace6252a3a44003987.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/healthcare-whisperer--6500528Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:17:05 +0000Hari KhalsaHari Khalsafeeds@spreaker.comHari Khalsa, MSN, FNP, nurse practitioner and founder of Healthcare Whisperer, a patient advocacy company. Healthcare Whisperer is committed to the belief that every person deserves the best possible access to healthcare and to be treated with...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-18-stories-from-the-healthcare-front--63968287http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/10/26/audio-blog18-stories-from-the-healthcare-frontMon, 26 Oct 2015 21:30:00 +0000Hari KhalsaI am continuing my audio blog, moving away from my experiences with my journey with my mother to patient and healthcare stories.  It is my hope that these stories will be informative and instructive.  When you hear them, you may think, is she making...909cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dancing-with-death--63968288http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/10/15/dancing-with-deathThu, 15 Oct 2015 16:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThis show is two healthcare professionals talking about their expreinces of death and dying both professionally and personally.  Mary Elizabeth Parker,  PT,PhD, NCS, PCS, medical liaison for U.R. Our Hope, has dedicated her life to those with...3599death and dying,loss of loved one,loss of mother,physical therapist,u r our hopecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-17-surviving-death--63968310http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/10/12/audio-blog17-surviving-deathMon, 12 Oct 2015 16:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaSurviving death is about the days after all the details are done, memorials and estate issues, and the grief begins to take hold.  I am going to talk about what it is like to suddenly find yourself alone with your loss, the emptiness and the sadness....1641death and dying,grief and loss,loved onecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-16-the-story-continues-on-hospice-assisted-living-and-dying--63968293http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/08/28/audio-blog16-the-story-continues-on-hospice-assisted-living-and-dyingFri, 28 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThis is the continuing story of my mother's passing.  In this episode I will talk about what happens after the death, the details like dealing with planning two memorials, social security, finances, wills and final bills.  I don't think a person is...1774assisted living,death and dying,hospice,memorialscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-15-reflections-on-my-mother-s-dying-hospice-and-assisted-living--63968518http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/08/27/audio-blog15-reflections-on-my-mothers-dying-hospice-and-assisted-livingThu, 27 Aug 2015 23:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThis episode is about my experience of  my mother's final days.  How hospice care was critical, how the assisted living staff dealt with the process and the details after death.  It is a time of joy and sadness, grief and celebration.  It will be...1773assisted living,death and dying,end of life care,hospicecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-14-the-journey-with-my-mother-through-hospice-and-assisted-living--63968325http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/07/07/audio-blog14-the-journey-with-my-mother-through-hospice-and-assisted-livingTue, 07 Jul 2015 16:30:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThis episode continues the journey of dealing with my mother's dying and the facility indifference.  I will be talking about my insights into being a caregiver.  I know many others have had similar experiences, the loneliness one can feel and how...920asssited living,facility,hospice,momcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-13-my-journey-with-my-mom-through-hospice-and-assisted-living--63968324http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/07/02/audio-blog-13-my-journey-with-my-mom-through-hospice-and-assisted-livingThu, 02 Jul 2015 17:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThis is a continuation of my journey with my Mother.  This episode I will talk about what has happened lately and the constant worry one has as a caregiver.  I never know when the next problem will arise or what it may entail. 913assisted living,hospice,journey,mothercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-12-the-journey-through-assisted-living-and-hospice-with-mom--63968291http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/06/25/audio-blog-12-the-journey-through-assisted-living-and-hospice-with-momThu, 25 Jun 2015 22:30:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThe endless drama continues.  I have learned to never let my guard down and expect the unexpected.  I am going to talk about DNR and specialized Physician signed specific orders on what you want at the end of life.  A DNR may not be enough and even...905assisted living,dnr,hospice,momcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-11-the-journey-continues-through-hospice-and-assisted-living--63968294http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/06/18/audio-blog11-the-journey-continues-through-hospice-and-assisted-livingThu, 18 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThe world of assisted living and hospice is not easy.  Walking the road with my mother as she is dying is painful and inspiring.  Some days I feel very lucky to have this time and other times my head is spinning. 905assisted livng,dying,hospice,journey,momcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-10-my-journey-with-mom-through-assisted-living-and-hospice--63968289http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/06/17/audio-blog10-my-journey-with-mom-through-assisted-living-and-hospiceWed, 17 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaJust as Meghan Trainor says in her song"It's all about the bass", I say with assisted living and hospice, "it's all about the regs".  I have kept my mother safe by knowing what her rights are and what the regulations are.  This blog will be about how...913assisted living,hopsice,mom,regulationscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-9-the-journey-with-mom-through-assisted-living-hospice--63968328http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/06/08/audio-blog9-the-journey-with-mom-through-assisted-livinghospiceMon, 08 Jun 2015 15:30:00 +0000Hari KhalsaWhat a crazy ride this journey is.  Minefields galore.  My mother continues to decline and I can hardly keep up.  This blog is about working with hospice and getting the assisted living to respond.  Lessons learned that I hope will help you905assisted living,dying,hospice,mothercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-8-the-journey-with-mom-through-assisted-living-and-hospice--63968295http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/06/04/audio-blog-8-the-journey-with-mom-through-assisted-living-and-hospiceThu, 04 Jun 2015 14:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaI continue talks about caring for my Mom in assisted living and hospice.  My hope is my experience will help others.  I have just returned to New Mexico and witnessing the changes that have occurred in the last two weeks885assisted living,hospice,long term care,momcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-7-my-journey-with-mom-through-assisted-living-and-hospice--63968298http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/06/01/audio-blog-7-my-journey-with-mom-through-assisted-living-and-hospiceMon, 01 Jun 2015 22:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThis is the continuation of the journey through assisted living and hospice.  My goal is that by listening, you will gain insight into the process.  This blog speaks to some key factors  caregivers needs to think about when selecting an assisted...890assisted living,audio blog,caregivers,hospice,momcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-6-my-journey-with-mom-through-assisted-living-and-hospice--63968300http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/05/28/audio-blog--my-journey-with-mom-through-assisted-living-and-hospiceThu, 28 May 2015 23:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaHere is another installment about life with Mom in assisted living and hospice.  There bever seems to be a dull moment.  She continues to decline and I continue to try to keep her comfortable and safe.865assisted living,hospice,mom,safecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-5-my-journey-with-mom-through-assisted-livingand-hospice--63968308http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/05/27/audio-blog-5-my-journey-with-mom-through-assisted-livingand-hospiceWed, 27 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThis is a continuation of my experiences dealing with assisted living and hospice.  It is my experience of dealing with with all the issues and the constant rebalancing.  My hope is the information from my experience will be of help to others.  This...904assisted living,dying,experience,hospice,momcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-4-the-journey-continues-life-with-mom-in-assisted-living-hospice--63968333http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/05/22/audio-blog4-the-journey-continues-life-with-mom-in-assisted-livinghospiceFri, 22 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaMy blog continues about what it is like to be the caregiver for a parent in assisted living, nursing home and hospice.  In this episode, I will speak about Hopsice and my Mother's choices about her death.  I will talk about the prospect of her death...918assited living,hopsice,mother,nursing home,othercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-3-my-journey-with-mom-through-hospice-and-assisted-living--63968338http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/05/21/audio-blog-3-my-journey-with-mom-through-hospice-and-assisted-livingThu, 21 May 2015 01:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThis is day three of my blog and the saga continues with the facility, hopsice and care manager.  What  a life being a caregiver!  I hope to offer some tips on the best way to get what is needed for a loved one in this situation.  Even though I have...904assisted living,caregiver,care manager,hospice,momcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-2-the-journey-continues-with-my-assisted-living-and-my-mom--63968313http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/05/20/audio-blog-2-the-journey-continues-with-my-assisted-living-and-my-momWed, 20 May 2015 02:04:01 +0000Hari KhalsaThis is the second audio blog post about my journey with Mom, her dying and dealing with the Assisted Living/Nursing Home staff.  Today, I will talk about the Ombudsman program and how it can help solve problemsand deal with issues in the residents favor.814asssited living,hospice,ombudsmancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-blog-caring-for-mom-assisted-living-hospice-and-me--63968297http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/05/13/audio-blog-caring-for-mom-assisted-living-hospice-and-meWed, 13 May 2015 13:21:23 +0000Hari KhalsaThis blog is in addition to my radio show.  It is my journey with my Mother since she had he stoke one yeear ago.  It is about my experience dealing with the world of geriatric care, assisted living, nursing home, hospice and my mother's personal care...709assisted living,geriatric care,hospice,nursing home,strokecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-story-of-medical-history-my-mother-lived-in-an-iron-lung--63968330http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2015/05/06/a-story-of-medical-history-my-mother-lived-in-an-iron-lungWed, 06 May 2015 22:00:00 +0000Hari Khalsa  This show is the amazing story of Jade Grace, who grew up with a mother who lived in an iron lung.  The iron lung was a tank respirator used to help people artificially breathe used often during the polio epedemic.  It's use was usually only for...3451healthcare,iron lung,medical history,smithsoniancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-love-story-two-sisters-and-a-bone-marrow-transplant--63968340http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2014/09/11/a-love-story-two-sisters-and-a-bone-marrow-transplantThu, 11 Sep 2014 22:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaWelcome back to the Healthcare Whisperer Show!  With our move from Boston to Seattle we have not been broadcasting.  But I am back!  I feel very lucky to be restarting my show with the amazing story of two sisters, Dr Sandra Haber and Sat Nirmal Kaur...36029/11,bone marrow transplant,psychology,research,sisterscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rare-disease-day-in-dc-an-update--63968545http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2014/03/06/rare-disease-day-in-dc-an-updateThu, 06 Mar 2014 23:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaHealthcare Whisperer welcomes back Mary Elizabeth Parker to the show.  She is here to discuss her recent trip to Washington, DC to be a part of Rare Disease Week.  She was involved in many events including meeting with several congress people.  She...3607healthcare,mary elizabeth parker,rare disease,undiagnosed,washington dccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/obamacare-questions-you-always-wanted-to-ask--63968318http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/10/10/obamacare-questions-you-always-wanted-to-askThu, 10 Oct 2013 22:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThis show is an opportunity for listeners to call in and ask question about Obamacare.  Are you one of those millions of people who have been trying to get buy insurance through the exchange?  Feeling frustrated?  Or are you just afraid of the new...3604forum,healthcare,insurance,obamacare,state exchangescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-talk-patient-safety-pat-rullo-returns--63968343http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/09/19/lets-talk-patient-safety-pat-rullo-returnsThu, 19 Sep 2013 22:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaI am happy to announce that Pat Rullo is returning to the show to discuss patient safety issues.  Pat is the author of Speak Up and Stay Alive an amazing  book and manual on staying alive and being safe in the hospital.  Her book is the story of her...3598healthcare,hopsital,patient safety,pat rullo,radiation exposurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/waging-the-battle-to-win-an-insurance-appeal--63968344http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/09/05/waging-the-battle-to-win-an-insurance-appealThu, 05 Sep 2013 22:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaHave  you ever been denied coverage by your health insurance?  It is one of the most frustrating moments especially when you know the care should be covered.  This is when the battle with the insurance company begins to get a reversal of the denial....3577bankruptcy,healthcare,humana,medical,pre-existing conditioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-journey-to-hospice--63968322http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/08/22/the-journey-to-hospiceThu, 22 Aug 2013 22:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaHealthcare Whisperer welcomes a mother, Diane Roof and daughter, Jen Hashisaki caregiver team to the show to discuss their journey into the world of hospice.   This story began when Diane's mother fell, was hospitalized and went to rehab.  Neither...3613advocate,healthcare,hopsital,hospice,rehabcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-did-you-say-an-unexpected-journey-into-hearing-loss--63968332http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/08/08/what-did-you-say-an-unexpected-journey-into-hearing-lossThu, 08 Aug 2013 22:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaImagine one day you wake up and you can't hear.  The medical community is stumped except to say maybe it was the cold you had.  You hope it will resolve itself and your hearing will return.  But that does not happen and there is permanent damage to...3551advocate,healthcare,hearing loss,hospital,pharmacistcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-and-hiring-a-patient-advocate-the-ins-and-outs--63968301http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/07/23/finding-and-hiring-a-patient-advocatethe-ins-and-outsTue, 23 Jul 2013 22:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThis show is going to focus on how to find and hire a patient advocate when you find yourself engulfed in the complex healthcare system.  Once the realization occurs the system is getting overwhelming and the stressful, how do you find someone to help...3464anne llewellyn,dorland health,health,healthcare,patient advocatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finally-a-diagnosis-reflections-on-the-journey-and-future--63968309http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/06/06/finally-a-diagnosis-reflections-on-the-journey-and-futureThu, 06 Jun 2013 22:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaIn past shows, I have had guests who related their heartbreak and struggle to find a diagnosis for a child or loved one.  The journey is perilous, arduous and all consuming.  For some, it can take years while others watch their loved one decline with...3605advocate,diagnosis,families,healthcare,navigatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doctor-advocate-and-coach-helping-patients-and-doctors--63968346http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/05/23/doctor-advocate-and-coach-helping-patients-and-doctorsThu, 23 May 2013 21:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaHealthcare Whisperer welcomes Gail Gazelle, MD, an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, to the show.  Dr Gazelle will be talking about her journey as hospice doctor, her evolution to patient advocate and finally her commitment to...1810doctor,gail gazelle,healthcare,physician coach,physician wellnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-child-s-rare-and-undiagnosed-illness-a-mother-s-journey--63968342http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/05/22/a-childs-rare-and-undiagnosed-illness-a-mothers-journeyWed, 22 May 2013 22:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaFor most of us, when we go to the doctor with symptoms, we are diagnosed and treated.  Imagine going to the doctor and being told there were no answers as to why the symptoms were occurring.  Then imagine, this is your child and all the specialists...3636advocate,chidlren,healthcare,rare illness,undiagnosedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-ptsd-after-the-boston-marathon-bombings--63968320http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/04/24/dealing-with-ptsd-after-the-boston-marathon-bombingsWed, 24 Apr 2013 22:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThe horrific bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon has had a profound impact on all of us whether we were there or watching on TV.  The images are forever part of our lives now.   Events  of this magnitude have the potential to cause...4000boston,marathon,michele rosenthal,ptsd,traumacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-pastoral-advocate-and-caregiver--63968311http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/04/17/a-pastoral-advocate-and-caregiverWed, 17 Apr 2013 22:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaHealthcare Whisperer welcomes Reverend Glenn Mortimer to the show to discuss his work as a healthcare advocate for his parishioners and caregiver for his mother.  Both roles have taught him about the perils of the healthcare system and how to overcome...3556advocate,doctors,healthcare,nurses,pastoralcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/patient-advocate-helping-you-navigate-the-healhcare-maze--63968334http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/03/28/patient-advocate-helping-you-navigate-the-healhcare-mazeThu, 28 Mar 2013 22:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaHealthcare Whisperer welcomes Trisha Torrey to the show to discuss why having a patient advocate on your team is an essential ingredient when navigating the healthcare system.    Trisha Torrey is Every Patient’s Advocate, a name she gave herself...3607advocate,empowerment,healthcare,pateint,trisha torreycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medical-trauma-a-survivor-and-the-journey-to-health--63968316http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/02/28/medical-trauma-a-survivor-and-the-journey-to-healthThu, 28 Feb 2013 23:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaHealthcare Whisperer welcomes Michele Rosenthal to show to discuss her experience of surviving multiple misdiagnosis of a rare illness (1:.0000005) and what it takes to overcome the shock of medical trauma and its aftermath.  She has committed her...4321healmyptsd,healthcare,medical trauma,ptsd,rare illnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tips-on-successful-navigation-of-breast-cancer-treatment--63968352http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/02/14/tips-on-successful-navigation-of-breast-cancer-treatmentThu, 14 Feb 2013 23:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaIda Schnipper is the guest this week to talk about her journey with breast cancer.  She has recently finished treatment and wishes to share the experience.  She will provide helpful tips to help understand the process and treatments.  Ida is  an...3607advocate,breast cancer,heallthcare,navigatie,treatmentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sane-approach-to-dementia--63968354http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2013/01/03/the-sane-approach-to-dementiaThu, 03 Jan 2013 23:30:00 +0000Hari KhalsaI thought it would be good to continue our discussion on dementia.  This show, Howard Block will be here to discuss his work as an Alzheimer's  consultant and care manager to families.  He has worked extensively for the last  20 years in the field of...3606alzheimers,care manager,consultant,dementia,healthcarecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/continuing-conversation-on-patient-safety--63968581http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2012/10/17/continuing-conversation-on-patient-safetyWed, 17 Oct 2012 22:30:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThis show will continue the discussion on patient safety.  Helena Doyle joins me to discuss how she has kept her mother safe during multiple hospital visits.  Through these experiences, she has learned how to navigate the complex hospital systems and...3607caregiver,empowered,healthcare,hospital,pateint safetycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/campaignzero-keeping-patients-safe-in-the-hospital--63968397http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2012/09/06/campaignzerokeeping-patients-safe-in-the-hospitalThu, 06 Sep 2012 22:30:00 +0000Hari KhalsaHealthcare Whisperer welcomes Karen Curtiss founder of CamapignZERO - Families for Patient Safety.  The organization's mission is to provide people with information and checklists on how to stay safe in the hospital. Her Journey to help others is...3603campaignzero,healthcare,hospital,misdiagnosis,patient safetycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tracy-s-journey-with-thyroid-cancer-as-written-in-o-magazine--63968315http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2012/04/12/tracys-journey-with-thyroid-cancer-as-written-in-o-magazineThu, 12 Apr 2012 22:30:00 +0000Hari KhalsaTracy Cloninger was a healthy, wife, mother of two, exceptional athlete and teacher when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.  She never thought her life would be turned so upside down not just by the cancer, but the healthcare system.  Her story is...3570cancer,healing,health,medical,o magazinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/caregivers-stories-finding-the-right-care-team--63968359http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2011/07/29/caregivers-storiesfinding-the-right-care-teamFri, 29 Jul 2011 17:00:00 +0000Hari Khalsa Finding the right healthcare team can be a challenge for patients and caregivers.  Ken Farbstein, patient safety advocate, founder of Patient Advocare and author of Getting Your Best Health care: Real-World Stories for Patient Empowerment, will be...3609doctors,empowered,ken farbstein,medication errors,patient safetycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ptsd-how-to-be-empowered-and-engaged-in-your-care--63968400http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2011/06/24/ptsd-how-to-be-empowered-and-engaged-in-your-careFri, 24 Jun 2011 17:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaOur guest for this show is Michele Rosenthal, a PTSD survivor and founder of  the website, www.healmyptsd.com.  Her site with over 8,500 visitors a month, is an amazing resource for survivors, caregivers and healing professionals.  She will be...1813healmyptsd,healthcare,michele rosenthal,ptsd,traumacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-with-cancer-and-being-an-empowered-patient--63968414http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2011/05/27/living-with-cancer-and-being-an-empowered-patientFri, 27 May 2011 17:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThis week our special guest is Alba Frasco who is currently receiving treatments for breast cancer.  She became an empowered patient when she was misdiagnosed and had to fight the system to get someone to listen to her.  She has great insight into...1805breast cancer,empowered,medical professionals,misdiagnosed,patientcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nursing-home-roller-coaster-tips-to-getting-quality-service--63968355http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthcare-whisperer/2011/03/25/the-nursing-home-roller-coaster-tips-to-getting-quality-serviceFri, 25 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0000Hari KhalsaThe Empowered Patient welcomes Siri Bani Ludlam to the show to discuss how she successfully navigates her mother's nursing home and gets what she needs. Her favorite tip is "Don't take NO for an answer". And that is exactly what she has done to make...1813caregiver,empowered patient,healthcare,navigate,nursing homecleanfull