Advocating for health
Why is Self-Advocacy important?
In this session, Shoba will share how being her own advocate for health helped her face her multiple cancers and kidney failure. You will learn how to plan, how to approach your doctors, how to be proactive.
Personalized Care
Every individual is unique, and so are their health needs. By advocating for yourself, you ensure that your healthcare is tailored to your specific needs and preferences.
Informed Decisions
With the plethora of medical information available, it's essential to discern what's relevant to you. Being an active participant in your healthcare journey allows you to make decisions based on accurate and pertinent information.
Empowerment
Taking charge of your health boosts your confidence and empowers you to make choices that align with your values and beliefs.
Improved Outcomes
Studies have shown that patients who are engaged and proactive in their healthcare often have better outcomes and improved quality of life.
Learning Objectives
Highlight the Resilience of the Human Spirit
Emphasize the strength and determination required to face life-threatening challenges and the ability to rise above them.
Educate on the Reality of Diseases
Shed light on the physical, emotional, and mental toll of disease, beyond just the medical diagnosis.
Self-Advocacy tools
Tools to share your experience, advocate for your health at the clinic and at home.
Promote Self-Advocacy
Stress the importance of understanding one's body, seeking help, and being proactive about one's health.
Empower the Audience
Inspire listeners to view challenges as opportunities for growth and to live life to the fullest, regardless of the obstacles they face.
Play Video
How asking questions, second opinions and research to learn more about her medical conditions and the healthcare options taught Shoba how to be the captain of her healthcare ship. Shoba
