Good Skill: Title: Breaking Laws and Keeping Promises: A Conversation with Dr. Danuel Snelgrove | EP21
Description
In this powerful follow-up episode to Danny Snelgrove's story, we sit down with his son, Dr. Danuel Snelgrove, a neurocritical care physician and co-founder of Electric Minds Foundation. Dr. Snelgrove shares his remarkable journey from a child battling epilepsy to becoming a leading voice in neurological care and patient advocacy. Following our conversation with his father about sacrificing everything to save his son's life, we now hear from that son about how those experiences shaped his mission to transform the very healthcare system that once failed his family.
Key Topics Covered
Personal Journey and Medical Career
- Early experiences with epilepsy diagnosis and treatment
- The impact of his father's sacrifice on his career choice
- Transition from patient to medical student to physician
- Unique perspectives gained from being both patient and doctor
Electric Minds Foundation
- Mission and founding story
- Current initiatives in patient advocacy
- Approaches to healthcare system reform
- Impact on policy and patient care
Healthcare System Insights
- Firsthand observations of systemic barriers to care
- Innovative solutions for healthcare access
- Role of patient advocacy in medical practice
- Vision for healthcare system transformation
Professional Impact
- Work at MUSC Health-University Medical Center
- Approach to neurological care
- Integration of personal experience into medical practice
- Advocacy efforts within the medical community
Resources Mentioned
Electric Minds Foundation: www.electricmindsfoundation.org
Previous episode featuring Danny Snelgrove https://shorturl.at/edU0C
Guest Information
Dr. Danuel Snelgrove is a neurocritical care physician based in Charleston, SC. After completing his education at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, he has dedicated his career to improving neurological care and advocating for patient rights. As co-founder of Electric Minds Foundation, he works to transform healthcare access and patient advocacy. Dr. Snelgrove is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Charleston area and specializes in treating various neurological conditions, including epilepsy and sleep disorders.
Visit the Electric Minds Foundation website to learn more about their work in patient advocacy and healthcare system improvement. For medical professionals interested in getting involved with advocacy work, contact information and resources are available through the foundation.
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