https://rss.com/podcasts/podcast-np Hello, and welcome to today's podcast. My name is Cherish, and today we're discussing how nurse practitioners can integrate social justice and human rights into their professional patient relationships. Nurse practitioners play an important role in providing patient -centered care and building long-term relationships with their patients. Research shows that creating inclusive and supportive care environments to help patients feel respected and improves their overall experience today i'm joined by kelsey a family nurse practitioner who works in primary care with a diverse patient population thank you for being here today kelsey thank you for having me to start how do professional patient relationships in your role support social justice and human rights um well let's see i think it starts with listening and building trust. Every patient has different needs and challenges. You never know what somebody's home life looks like, what kind of upbringing they may have had, what struggles they may be facing. So when you take time to listen and understand your patient, it really shows them that you care about them and their story. And then you can provide better care and make sure that the patient feels respected. What core principles guide you in making sure your care is equitable and respectful? I think it is so important to show each patient respect, communicate, and listen to their needs and to their concerns as well. Each patient should be treated as an individual. I try not to make any assumptions about my patients, and I like to ask lots of questions so I can get to know them and then take the time to focus on their individual needs. How do you advocate for patients who may be underserved or facing barriers? I think healthcare providers as a whole have a big responsibility to reduce barriers and to support their treatment amongst their patients. I believe advocacy is a big part of my role, and I try my best to help patients find resources, um make sure that they understand their options and also that their needs are being addressed great thank you can you share an example where that made a difference of course um i can actually think of quite a few uh but off the top of my head um i have worked with patients who were unable to afford their medication which i learned through talking with them and understanding their situation So I was then able to find more affordable options and connect them with support groups. I've also been able to get medical supplies like a blood pressure cuff for patients who needed to monitor their blood pressure closely because they were on a new blood pressure medication. And then I've also helped to set up transportation for patients who don't have a reliable mode of transportation. patients so that they could get to and from their medical appointments without feeling, you know, stressed out. They were unable to make the recurring appointments. What advice would you give to a new provider? I think that it is so important that you build strong relationships with your patients. You cannot be afraid to ask uncomfortable questions because that is one of the ways that we get to learn about our patients' needs and make sure that we can advocate for them and meet their needs. We need to listen without judgment and kind of like I mentioned, also remember that we are advocating for these people because they are in need and a lot of times they are afraid to speak up or maybe

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