Medical Homes - Kristi Wees - 8/5/2016

July 07, 2020 01:18:00
Medical Homes - Kristi Wees - 8/5/2016
MitoAction Expert Series
Medical Homes - Kristi Wees - 8/5/2016

Jul 07 2020 | 01:18:00

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Show Notes

Kristi Wees discusses medical homes for Mito patients.

Topics include:
 
  • The importance of a medical home for a mitochondrial disease patient.
  • Definition of a medical home.
  • How to establish a medical home.
  • Why a medical home is an essential component of good patient advocacy.
  • Tips on maintaining a healthy medical home relationship.
Ms. Wees will describe theses issues primarily from a pediatric perspective, but she will give adult examples as well.
 
Ms. Wees is a patient advocate with Empowered Medical Advocacy. She assists parents and caregivers each week in navigating toward improved quality of life for their child and their families.

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