The Patient Voice Podcast
Our aim at Patient Voice Initiative is to ensure patient voices are seen, heard and valued in the Australian health system. But what is the patient voice and why is it important?Join us as we explore real experiences of health and healthcare through the people who most depend on it and how these stories can help us build better care for all.The podcast is hosted by the Patient Voice Initiative Chair and patient advocate, Jessica Bean, which means it is an opportunity to hear patients in discussion with another patient, rather than responding to questions from someone who does not live with the daily experience of being a patient.
The Patient Voice Podcast
How living with bowel cancer drove Nicole's advocacy
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The Patient Voice Initiative
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Season 1
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Episode 6
Nicole is a patient advocate and health consultant. When she was diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer in March 2017, she was told she would likely die within two years.
Nicole then sought a second opinion, and found another medical team who were prepared to think in an innovative and personalised way about her health. Four years later, Nicole has had amazing results!
When not in treatment, Nicole is challenging our health system to work collaboratively, think bigger, and be accountable for the delivery of outstanding care to patients.