How to Advocate for Yourself in Healthcare | Doctor Shares Patient Secrets for Better Medical Care | Dr. Siamarta Brennan Prescod

Join Dr. Judy Wright for a powerful conversation with Dr. Simarta Brennan Prescod, a board-certified primary care physician who navigates healthcare from three unique perspectives: doctor, patient, and caregiver. Learn essential strategies for healthcare advocacy, discover how to communicate effectively with medical professionals, and understand the keys to managing chronic conditions while maintaining a thriving career. Perfect for healthcare professionals, patients with chronic conditions, and anyone looking to better advocate for their health.

🎯 Watch to Learn:
How to advocate for yourself in medical settings
Essential tips for communicating with healthcare providers
Strategies for managing chronic conditions while maintaining a career
Keys to navigating complex healthcare systems
The truth about healthcare inequities and how to overcome them
Practical tips for organizing your medical information

Featured Expert: Dr. Simarta Brennan Prescod - Board Certified Primary Care Physician, Multiple Sclerosis Activist, Author of "The Parts We Don't Talk About"

🎯 Resources Mentioned:
"The Parts We Don't Talk About" - Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble https://amzn.to/4fcjU5k
Website: www.drsimarta.com
Connect on Instagram and Facebook: @drsimarta

Key Insights:
Create a medical information folder for each family member
Ask healthcare providers to clarify their role and specialty
Document questions and concerns before appointments
Build trust while maintaining advocacy
Utilize support systems and resources effectively
Transform healthcare challenges into opportunities for growth

🎯 Books Mentioned:
Girl! Get Your Life Off the Fault Line: The Busy Entrepreneur’s Guide for Mastering Balance to Shift from Overwhelmed to Empowered 👉🏾https://amzn.to/40kLqck

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Powerful Quotes: 
"Trust is important, but advocacy is not the opposite of trust." 
"You are entitled to make notes and be engaged in the conversation." 
"Healthcare starts with understanding your own needs."

Looking for more? Watch our related episodes: 
Conquering Burnout & Balancing Family Health https://youtu.be/YHkRC_pG4b4
From Pharmacy to Holistic Health https://youtu.be/WLGb_pczYFU

Timeline: 
00:00 Understanding Modern Healthcare Challenges
02:35 Dr. Prescod's Journey: From Medical School to Multiple Sclerosis 
10:56 Transforming Personal Health Challenges into Patient Advocacy 
20:50 Navigating Multiple Roles: Doctor, Patient, Parent 
28:02 Breaking Down Healthcare System Barriers 
31:24 Healthcare Inequities: A Doctor's Perspective 
38:07 Essential Patient Advocacy Strategies 
42:57 Creating Balance in Healthcare and Life 
47:31 Practical Tips for Healthcare Organization 
54:42 Empowering Patients Through Education
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