Patient Advocacy in Need: Kiera’s Dual Journey as a Public Health Scholar and Patient

In this episode, we welcome Kiera Chan, a public health PhD student and patient advocate who shares her unique journey through the healthcare system. Kiera combines her professional insights and personal experiences to highlight the challenges of navigating complex medical issues, advocating for off-label treatments, and addressing healthcare disparities. 

Please listen to her story and practical advice on empowering patients and improving their quality of life.

• Bridging Personal Experience and Professional Insight:
  • Kiera offers a rare blend of personal health experiences and professional expertise in public health, allowing her to deeply empathize with patients while providing informed advocacy.
•  In-Depth Understanding of Healthcare System Flaws:
  • Her academic background enables her to dissect and explain the systemic issues within the healthcare system, making her insights valuable for both patients and policy-makers.
• Research-Driven Advocacy:
  • Kiera’s research on patient dismissal and healthcare disparities provides 
• Personal Health Journey:
  • Kiera shares her own experiences with misdiagnosis, navigating the healthcare system, and advocating for herself, providing relatable content for listeners facing similar struggles.
• Public Health Research:
  • She delves into her public health studies, highlighting key findings and their implications for patient care and health policy.
• ·Advocacy Tips and Strategies:
  • ·Practical advice on how patients can advocate for themselves, including tips on dealing with healthcare providers, understanding medical records, and accessing support groups.
• ·Future of Healthcare:
  •  Kiera discusses her vision for the future of healthcare, including the need for more patient advocates and systemic changes to support vulnerable patients.