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“From Tears to Transparency: A Conversation Can Change an Outcome. A Conversation Can Change a Life™”: Reflections From Patient Advocates

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) consensus conference provided many platforms for patient advocates to share their experiences and demonstrate the powerful contribution they have to offer to the decision-making process. One such platform was the presentation of a film "The Faces of Medical Error: From Tears to Transparency," shared by Patricia (Patty) and David Skolnik. In this article the Skolniks build on their story shared at the SAEM consensus conference and panel discussion. They provide further insight drawn from 9 years of experience as advocates for patient safety, including their reflections on working with, training, and educating medical professionals, lawmakers, and consumers in shared decision making and informed consent.

Source: Academic Emergency Medicine

DOI: 10.1111/acem.13046

Authors: Rebecca Wright (née Blackwell), Patricia J. Skolnik, David M. Skolnik, Corita Grudzen

Institutions: New York University, Government of New York City

Language: English

Topic: Patient Safety and Medication Errors

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities