{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/660d7e37088d5100152d246e/6a6b5a950d497875eb9af7bf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Every Patient Should Seek a Second Medical Opinion with Dale Atkinson","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/660d7e37088d5100152d246e/1785420222764-a6dd36ea-7765-4ce8-a0e0-548974d9fd45.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>What happens when the person auditing healthcare systems suddenly becomes a patient? Why do communication failures, delayed follow-up, and broken trust continue to impact patient outcomes every day? Could stronger patient advocacy actually save lives?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this thought-provoking episode of Ask the Patient Advocate, Dr. Elena Borrelli sits down with Dale Atkinson, founder of Clear Signal Partners and creator of the Patient Trust Audit. After nearly two decades designing governance and trust frameworks for major financial institutions, Dale's life changed dramatically when he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Experiencing healthcare from the patient's perspective exposed critical gaps in communication, accountability, and continuity of care that many patients face every day.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're living with cancer, managing a chronic illness, caring for a loved one, or simply trying to navigate today's healthcare system with greater confidence, this episode offers valuable perspective and actionable advice.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have questions or topics you'd like us to explore, don't hesitate to reach out to us at advocate@pathwaypa.com. Remember, with the right advocate by your side, managing your health becomes a journey of empowerment and clarity.</p><p><br></p><p>For personalized assistance and support, reach out to us and discover how we can help you navigate your path to better health. Call us at (947) 517-8395&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Dale Atkinson:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.guestsonair.com/profile/dale-atkinson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.guestsonair.com/profile/dale-atkinson</a></p><p><a href=\"https://clearsignalpartners.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://clearsignalpartners.co.uk/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Life-Organic/61579269482177/#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Life-Organic/61579269482177/#</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/the_lifeorganic/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/the_lifeorganic/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalejatkinson/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalejatkinson/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Dr. Elena Borrelli:</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pathwaypadvocates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@pathwaypadvocates</a></p><p>Facebook:<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/PathwayPatientAdvocates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Pathway Patient Advocates</a></p><p>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@pathwaypatientadvocates9311\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pathway Patient Advocates</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@pathwaypatientadvocates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pathway Patient Advocates</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/pathway-patient-advocates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pathway Patient Advocates</a></p><p><a href=\"http://pathwaypa.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pathwaypa.com</a></p>","author_name":"Elena Borrelli"}