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.

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Top 10 The Informed Patient Show Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Informed Patient Show episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Informed Patient Show for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Informed Patient Show episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Episode Twenty-Five Part Two

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03/13/17 • 15 min

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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.

Episode Twenty-Five Part One

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03/12/17 • 43 min

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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.

Episode Twenty-Three

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01/22/17 • 39 min

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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.

Episode Twenty-Four

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01/22/17 • 47 min

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Erik and Roy talk with Guest, Michael Cortez MD form Vitas Hospice

Episode Twenty-Two

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10/16/16 • 38 min

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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.

Episode Twenty

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08/22/16 • 38 min

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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.

Episode Twenty-One

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08/22/16 • 46 min

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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.

Episode Nineteen

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06/30/16 • 30 min

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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.

Episode Eighteen Part One

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05/09/16 • 44 min

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In the first segment Erik begins his four part series on discharge planning. Second segment begins Part One 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.

Epsisode Three

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02/20/16 • 30 min

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Roy and Erik discuss physical therapy in the home setting with special guest.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Informed Patient Show have?

The Informed Patient Show currently has 27 episodes available.

What topics does The Informed Patient Show cover?

The podcast is about Health Insurance, Doctor, Medical, Nurse, Podcasts, Education, Medicare, Arts and Surgery.

What is the most popular episode on The Informed Patient Show?

The episode title 'Episode Twenty-Five Part One' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Informed Patient Show?

The average episode length on The Informed Patient Show is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Informed Patient Show released?

Episodes of The Informed Patient Show are typically released every 5 days.

When was the first episode of The Informed Patient Show?

The first episode of The Informed Patient Show was released on Feb 17, 2016.

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