The Center for Patient Partnerships
Podcasts from the Center for Patient Partnerships
In 2007, the Center for Patient Partnerships won a Adaptation Award ($800 plus technical assistance) from UW-Madison's Engage program to support podcasting.
Several students at the Center have produced podcasts. Topics, brief descriptions and supporting materials are listed below.
Steve's journey: Coordinating cancer care and the value of advocacy
By Wendy Nguyen, 1st year medical student, UW-Madison
Podcast (Quicktime)
When Steve was diagnosed with an uncommon and aggressive abdominal cancer, he assumed his care would be coordinated. His journey before dying in Spring 2007 illustrates some difficult lessons he learned about the health care system, and he discusses the value of having an advocate on his team.
Nula's story: Caring for the caregiver
By Andy Skwierawski, JD'07
When an older parent faces illness and disability, how does an adult child cope?
Planning for the End of Life
By Erin Gallagher, JD expected '08
Podcast (Windows Media Player)
It pays to plan for the inevitable. This podcast includes basic definitions for legal and estate planning.
Prevention and you: Key steps to staying healthy
By Sarrie Pozolinski, JD expected '08
Podcast (Windows Media Player)
Believe it or not, there are very simple things you can do now to prevent complex health problems later. Hear what they are.
Stress, Mindfulness and Advocacy
By Melissa Rosenkranz, PhD candidate, Neuropsychology, CPP Volunteer
Podcast coming soon!
Research about the neurochemical relationship between stress and inflammation informs Melissa's inquiry into the ways meditation practice might influence immune function. She brings each of these lines of research to a discussion about the ways mindfulness practice can help both clients and advocates cope with stressful situations.
The health care game: Players, rules, and risk (Coming soon)
By Mary Michaud, MPP, Director, Evaluation and Policy
Podcast coming soon!
Why is the system so complex? Who are the players, and what are some of the the "rules of the game?" Hear an overview of the health care system.
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