Not Just Patients

Equipping Patients for Shared Decision-Making | Estelle Jobson

Caitlin and Clarinda Episode 17

Join us for an empowering conversation with Estelle Jobson, EUPATI Fellow and patient expert living with endometriosis, about equipping patients for shared decision-making.

Estelle is a founding patient partner at Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) programme, PartnerREC, and a seasoned communications professional with an MSc in Publishing from NYU. With decades of experience supporting patient-centric research and serving as a patient reviewer for the British Medical Journal, Estelle brings a unique perspective on navigating the healthcare system and empowering patients to take charge of their medical journeys. 

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of shared decision-making—what it really means for patients and providers, why it is so rare, and how it can transform healthcare outcomes. Estelle shares her personal story, highlights the barriers patients face, and introduces practical tools to help patients get the most out of their medical consultations. 

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introductions
00:01:27 - Defining shared decision-making
00:08:35 - Estelle's story and motivations
00:15:47 - Importance of patient choice
00:20:21 - Barriers to shared decision-making
00:27:03 - Tools that aid shared decision-making
00:42:56 - A collaborative approach to lifestyle changes
00:46:55 - Estelle's dream for patient care
00:51:35 - Estelle's advice for patients and stakeholders
00:55:24 - Reflections with Caitlin and Clarinda

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