PiCC Lounge – Patient Engagement in Practice
PiCC Lounge - Patient Engagement in Practice
Podcast Description
Welcome to PiCC Lounge, the podcast where real voices meet real impact. Brought to you by PiCC United – the Patient Involvement and Collaboration Community – this series explores how patient engagement can transform healthcare from the inside out.
Whether you're a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional, or someone simply passionate about making health better, this podcast is your space. In each episode, we dive into honest conversations, shared experiences, and practical approaches to patient engagement. From small steps to system-wide change, we spotlight stories that show how collaboration creates care that truly listens and includes.
Join us as we break down barriers, amplify underrepresented voices, and explore how to make patient involvement more inclusive, equitable, and meaningful. Whether you're just getting started or deep into the work, there's a seat for you in the PiCC Lounge.
Because together, we make health better.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes related to patient engagement, advocacy, and collaborative healthcare, including episodes that explore the importance of understanding patient involvement, the impact of engagement on health outcomes, and conversations on barriers like inaccessible information and cultural divides. Examples include an episode discussing the true meaning of patient engagement and its transformative power in healthcare settings.
Welcome to PiCC Lounge, the podcast where real voices meet real impact. Brought to you by PiCC United – the Patient Involvement and Collaboration Community – this series explores how patient engagement can transform healthcare from the inside out.
Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional, or someone simply passionate about making health better, this podcast is your space. In each episode, we dive into honest conversations, shared experiences, and practical approaches to patient engagement. From small steps to system-wide change, we spotlight stories that show how collaboration creates care that truly listens and includes.
Join us as we break down barriers, amplify underrepresented voices, and explore how to make patient involvement more inclusive, equitable, and meaningful. Whether you’re just getting started or deep into the work, there’s a seat for you in the PiCC Lounge.
Because together, we make health better.
In this powerful episode, we explore the true meaning of patient engagement—beyond buzzwords and box-ticking—and dive into why it’s critical for better health outcomes and a stronger healthcare system. Host Lisbeth welcomes guest Vera Gomes, a passionate patient advocate and president of a Portuguese NGO for people living with inflammatory bowel disease.
Together, they discuss: The difference between patient involvement and patient engagement. How engagement transforms healthcare from passive to collaborative. The real impact on treatment adherence, confidence, and quality of life. The barriers patients face, including inaccessible information, cultural divides, and healthcare power dynamics.
Vera also shares her personal journey and the role of advocacy in empowering those whose voices often go unheard.
If you’re a healthcare professional, policymaker, or patient looking to understand how we can build a more inclusive, effective healthcare system—this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in now to be part of the change.
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