The Patient Experience: How to Manage Being a Patient
‘The Patient Experience’ by Isobel Knight is a groundbreaking book set to transform how patients, medical professionals, and students perceive and approach healthcare. This book offers an in-depth insight into the patient’s journey, from diagnosis to post-operative care and beyond.
If you are a patient undergoing treatment for the first time or a frequent flyer in the medical world, ‘The Patient Experience’ is a must-have guidebook. The author, Isobel Knight, addresses a wide range of audiences, from medical professionals to students, patients, and people dealing with Hypermobility, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Isobel, in her book, does a comparative analysis of a normal patient versus one feeling chronic complex and long-term condition. It highlights the intricate details of medical conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, which are among the most frequently encountered patient conditions. ‘The Patient Experience’ paints a vivid picture of a patient’s journey, beginning with their encounters with different medical professionals.
It is a must-read for General Practitioners, physiotherapists, opticians, dentists, and counsellors, as the narrative captures the diverse network of caregivers who contribute to a patient’s care. Readers will be immersed in a comprehensive exploration of the healthcare systems, including experiences in the Emergency Department, paramedic care, Clinical Decision Units, Virtual Wards, and daily life in medical and surgical wards.
The author has done a commendable job of highlighting the emotions, challenges and triumphs of patients throughout their hospitalisation, along with their spiritual care, complaints process, service animals, and carer support. Including eight real-life ‘Patient experience stories’ brings the book’s content and context to life.
‘The Patient Experience’ by Isobel Knight is an invaluable resource for medical professionals and students in different medical fields. Isobel has been involved in health since 2002, when she trained as a Complementary Health Practitioner, specifically as a Bowen Practitioner. Isobel envisions ‘The Patient Experience’ to be a beacon of knowledge and empathy for all patients, particularly emphasising the British NHS system. This book is available on the website and Amazon.
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