Monday, April 12, 2010

Have Care

I've been blessed to interview some patients with really incredible stories. Let me tell you - these particular folks have been through the ringer when it comes to health issues, and came out swinging and wanting to share their story.

We sometimes come across a potential story that we'd like to share with the public, and sometimes the patient may not be up for it. Whether they're just not in the right state of mind, or are tired from whatever illness they have or procedures they are going through, they are just unable to share.

In these cases, we do our best to follow up with the patient and their caregivers (charge nurse, coordinators, etc.) to see how they're doing, and try to tell their story through other means. And that's okay. Because we make it a point to remember that they are here to get the best possible care they can so they can go home healthy and happy. Getting to hear their story, told from their perspective, is and always will be a bonus for us. What we really want is for our patients to get better.

So, what you see in videos and articles and photos is just a small portion of the story. It all comes down to this - patient care is the agenda. And in everything we do pertaining to social media, our motto is to "have care".

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