Advocacy and Equity in the Healthcare System with Dr. Nicole Rochester

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you’re ill, you hope that you will be cared for with compassion, consideration and competence. But that’s not always what happens.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">People of marginalized identities often confront racism, bias and lack of accountability when interacting with the medical system.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Nicole Rochester joins Erica to discuss health advocacy and why it is necessary for creating health equity.</span></p> <p><strong>In this discussion:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">What a health advocate does</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why we need health advocacy and equity</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How bias and prejudice impact care and patient outcomes</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Steps to take to advocate for yourself or your loved ones in healthcare settings</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Keep the dialogue going:</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Concepts are better explored in community. Actions are more lasting when taken alongside other imperfect allies. Connect with a cohort of entrepreneurs and changemakers at the intersection of values and visibility. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us at</span> <a href= "https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">pauseontheplay.com/communit</span></a></p>