The Informed Patient Show

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

Send us a textPart 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.

03-13
15:12

Episode Twenty-Five Part One

Send us a text 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 ...

03-12
43:58

Episode Twenty-Four

Send us a textErik and Roy talk with Guest, Michael Cortez MD form Vitas Hospice

01-22
47:50

Episode Twenty-Three

Send us a textErik 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.

01-22
39:10

Season Two Intro

Send us a textErik Introduces season two of the show plus, a special announcement.

12-13
09:07

Episode Twenty-Two

Send us a textErik 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.

10-16
38:02

Episode Twenty-One

Send us a textErik 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.

08-22
46:21

Episode Twenty

Send us a textErik 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.

08-22
38:46

Episode Nineteen

Send us a textErik 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.

06-30
30:32

Episode Eighteen Part Two

Send us a textIn 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.

05-09
57:57

Episode Eighteen Part One

Send us a textIn 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.

05-09
44:49

Episode Sixteen

Send us a textErik and Roy interview: Steve Romey, Massage Therapist from Celebrate Prana. Learn how Steve uses Massage Therapy to help support those who are afflicted by cancer.

04-24
29:07

Episode Fifteen

Send us a textErik and Roy interview Lisa Oliver from Title Boxing Club. A must for anyone who knows or has a loved one suffering from Parkinson's Disease or any other Neurological disorder. Folks, it sounds like they are doing wonders there. You will be blown away!!!

04-19
43:13

Episode Fourteen

Send us a textErik and Roy interview Marnie Klaason of Assisted Home Health. A must listen for anyone who has the potential of home health services.

04-18
35:06

Episode Thirteen

Send us a textIn this episode, Erik and Roy interview Sabrina Kirkland Acupuncturist.

04-10
25:53

Episode Twelve

Send us a textErik and Roy interview Georgina Gradle who works in ambulatory case management for a large medical group. Georgina is an expert in the HMO referral process and helps shed light on some misconceptions surrounding this process.

04-06
19:28

Episode Eleven

Send us a textErik and Roy interview MJ Holt of Thermal Imaging of So-Cal. MJ specializes in Thermal Imaging of the body which can detect unhealthy inflammation among other things.

04-06
24:27

Episode Ten

Send us a textErik and Roy interview Chantel Zimmerman of the "Art and Soul Lab" located in Woodland Hills, California. Topics included: Walking the Labyrinth, Laughing Yoga, and Soul Collage workshops.

04-03
37:44

Episode Nine

Send us a textOur guest is Brittany Bishop. Brittany is a Neurofeedback Practitioner at The Thousand Oaks Family Well Being center. Brittany Has been in practice for over 5 years.

03-27
23:14

Episode Eight

Send us a textOur guest is Gary Stuart. Author, Speaker and Founder of the Constellation Healing Institute. Gary has over 17 years experience in family dynamics and has over 9,000 constellation processes. Gary is the author of " Master Your Universe" and is the host of "Consciousness Connection" radio show. Gary teaches, develops and presents directed constellation exercises in the US and Canada.

03-27
43:59

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