{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/639e5d98b0e1cf00112a9357/6465e21103f422001167aeda?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Owning your worth","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/639e5d98b0e1cf00112a9357/1684911739401-a3660f98a873e6abf270dacf83dd3cad.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What does it mean to be a patient advocate and to ‘own your worth’?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When Terri Coutee received her second diagnosis for breast cancer she was mistakenly diagnosed with incurable metastatic disease. This prompted her to blog about her experience and advocate for others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Luan and Terri talk about how Terri went on to set up not-for-profit DIEPC Foundation, and create a 24/7 library of educational resources to help those affected by breast cancer make an informed decision about reconstruction after a mastectomy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Be sure to listen out for the poem Terri melodiously reads that so beautifully sums up the work of patient advocates #WorkIsLoveMadeVisible</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Luan and Terri also talk about:</p><ul><li>The role of a patient advocate</li><li>Keeping calm when things go wrong!</li><li>Importance of open dialogue</li><li>How we can all learn from each other</li><li>Responsibilities of patient advocacy</li><li>Improving patient outcomes</li><li>Tips for navigating conferences as an advocate</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Links for this pod:</strong></p><ul><li>DIEPC Foundation <a href=\"https://www.diepcfoundation.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a></li><li>DIEPC Journey <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/793089514131200\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">private Facebook group</a></li><li>DIEPC <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/diepcfoundation/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Where you can find Luan:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/luanlawriewoods/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/luan-lawrenson-woods-5034403/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help. <a href=\"https://www.bcna.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Breast Cancer Network Australia</a> has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258. <a href=\"https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond Blue</a> has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a FRACS qualified surgeon.</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h6>Post-production ‘shine’ by Paddy @ Goosing Sounds Ltd (UK)</h6>","author_name":"Luan Lawrenson-Woods"}