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In-Person Powerful Patient Event

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On Sunday, November 15th, 2009, at a community center near Seattle, 150 doctors, nurses, patients, and family members gathered to discuss "How to be a Powerful Patient" in very practical terms. We recorded the event, so even those who could not attend the event will be able to benefit from the invaluable tips that were shared. For more information about the event, go to patientpower.info/events.

Our plan is to host similar events in other cities. We'd love your suggestions and to keep you up-to-date as we expand our activities, including publishing the book, "Patient to Patient: A Web-savvy Survivor's Guide to Facing Medical Crisis."

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Richard S. Munsen, M.D. Richard S. Munsen, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Harborview Medical Center, UW Medicine
Dr. Richard Munsen received his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his residency at the Univeristy of Michigan Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He is board certified in Ophthalmology and currently holds the position of an assistant clinical professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Washingon Medical... more >

Chappie Conrad III, M.D., F.A.C.S. Chappie Conrad III, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Professor and Co-Vice Chair of Orthopedic Service, UW Medicine
Dr. Chappie Conrad is Professor and Co-Vice Chair of Orthopedic Services at the University of Washington Medical Center as well as a member of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. He received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Conrad then completed a fellowship in orthopedic oncology at the University of Florida and... more >

Constance Lehman, M.D., Ph.D. Constance Lehman, M.D., Ph.D.
Director of Breast Imaging, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Dr. Constance Lehman is Director of Breast Imaging at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. She also serves Associate Professor in the Radiology Department at the University of Washington. Dr. Lehman received her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and went on to complete a residency and fellowship in radiology at the University of Washington. Her clinical expertise is... more >

Michael Mulligan, M.D. Michael Mulligan, M.D.
Director of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Dr. Michael Mulligan is a Thoracic Surgeon specializing in Head, Neck and Lung cancer at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and is an Associate Professor in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Division at the University of Washington. His clinical interest lies in lung transplantation, thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, lung volume reduction surgery and benign and malignant lung and esophageal disease. Dr. Mulligan received... more >

Russell N. Van Gelder, M.D., Ph.D. Russell N. Van Gelder, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, UW Medicine
Dr. Van Gelder is Boyd K. Bucey Professor and Chairman in the Department of Ophthalmology at University of Washington Eye Center. He received his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University Medical School. His primary clinical interest is in ocular inflammatory disease (uveitis and related conditions). He also cares for patients... more >

Benjamin Starnes, M.D., F.A.C.S. Benjamin Starnes, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery, Harborview Medical Center
Dr. Starnes is Chief of Vascular Surgery and Associate Professor at the University of Washington’s Harborview Medical Center. His clinical expertise includes endovascular surgery, ruptured aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections, and limb salvage. Dr. Starnes received his medical degree from Jefferson medical College in Philadelphia, and he is board certified in surgery and vascular surgery. more >

Doreen Kiss, M.D. Doreen Kiss, M.D.
Pediatrician, UW Medicine, UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics
Dr. Kiss received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota and completed her residency at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Dr. Kiss now works in pediatrics at the UW Medicine Kent/Des Moines Neighborhood Clinic. She has her board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. Her patient care philosophy is, “I believe that good communication between doctor and patient is... more >

Sunil Hingorani, M.D., Ph.D. Sunil Hingorani, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical Oncologist, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Dr. Hingorani is Director of the Pancreas Cancer Specialty Clinic at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He also runs a research laboratory dedicated to uncovering mechanisms of pancreatic cancer formation and developing new early detection and treatment strategies. He led the development of the first mouse model of pancreatic cancer – a study of... more >

Lorie Wild, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.A.A., B.C.
Chief Nursing Officer, UW Medicine
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TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Doctors Don’t Know Everything LISTEN
  2. Sight-Saving Neighborly Advice LISTEN
  3. Having a Family Plan for Medical Care LISTEN
  4. Setting the Tone with Your Nurse LISTEN
  5. Expert Perspective on Breast Cancer Screening LISTEN
  6. The Three “A’s” of what to Look for in a Physician LISTEN
  7. The Importance of Second Opinions LISTEN
  8. Primary Care Tips for Patients LISTEN
  9. Meet Tom & Jerry LISTEN
  10. A Transplant Surgeon’s Philosophy in Patient Care LISTEN
  11. The Importance of Long Term Follow-up LISTEN
  12. You’ve Always had the Power LISTEN
  13. Patient Power Awards

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