How to Advocate for Yourself in Transitions of Care with Dr. Nancy A. Taylor, Founder and CEO of Taylormade Senior Advocacy and Consulting

How do we avoid miscommunication and medication errors during transitions of care? Implementation of clear communication practices and medication reconciliation processes can significantly reduce the risk of errors, lower the rate of rehospitalization, and improve overall patient outcomes.

Today, my guest is Dr. Nancy Taylor, the Founder and CEO of Taylormade Senior Advocacy and Consulting. She is a Doctor of Pharmacy, a Board-Certified Patient Advocate, and a Certified Senior Advisor, specializing in Collaborative Deliberation with clients and families, as well as client care coordination.

Dr. Taylor is the perfect person to guide us on how to navigate transitions of care successfully and avoid rehospitalization. During our conversation, we learn how to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the complications that can arise during transitions of care. We will discuss how Dr. Taylor supports older adults and families, what transitions of care are, and how miscommunication and medication errors can occur during these transitions. Thank you, Dr. Nancy Taylor, for bringing awareness to this topic and equipping us with information as we navigate transitions of care.

Dr. Nancy Taylor shares about:

• How as young girl she learned the power of care from her father who was a pharmacist
• Her journey to become a Doctor of Pharmacy and her heart for education and advocacy
• Why it's important to understand Transitions of Care
• The impact of miscommunication, mismedication and readmission
• The importance of being health literate
• Bridging the gap between medical professionals and patients through communication simplification
• Understanding what to look for in transitions of care as older adults and family members
• Overcoming communication challenges in healthcare transitions
• Where we can learn more and work with Dr. Nancy Taylor

Learn more at https://www.drtadvocacy.com/

You may read more about Dr. Taylor and her services on her website https://drtadvocacy.com and contact her at nancy@drtadvocacy.com or call 877.216.7450

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