16. The Waiting Room Revolution with Dr. Samantha Winemaker: How to Show Up as a Whole Person in Healthcare

Capturing Essence for Care: Storytelling that Promotes Personhood in Healthcare

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Dr. Sammy Winemaker shares how patients can present themselves as unique individuals to the healthcare system rather than becoming "a cog in a wheel." We explore practical ways to ensure your personhood remains at the center of your healthcare journey, even when time with providers is limited.
• Healthcare systems value efficiency and standardization, which can wash away personhood from patient care
• Patients need to actively present themselves as unique individuals with specific needs and preferences
• Dr. Winemaker encourages patients to tell providers "this is what you need to know about me"
• Working in home-based palliative care provides rich environmental cues about patients' lives and personalities
• Information is a patient's superpower - the more you extract from the healthcare system, the better
• There's a difference between being aggressive and assertive - learn to be assertively engaged in your care
• Dr. Winemaker's "My Big Picture" tool summarizes who you are, what matters to you, and your communication preferences
• Healthcare professionals also need human connection - they often feel like "robots on a conveyor belt"
• Being seen as a whole person isn't just nice - it's essential to receiving appropriate care
To learn more about Dr. Winemaker's approach, visit The Waiting Room Revolution where you can find more information about their book "Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest" and the accompanying workbook.

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1. Introduction to Dr. Sammy Winemaker (00:00:00)

2. Humanizing Healthcare Beyond Standardization (00:02:10)

3. Presenting Yourself in Healthcare Settings (00:05:35)

4. Bringing Personhood into Clinical Encounters (00:09:00)

5. Information as Your Healthcare Superpower (00:15:20)

6. The "My Big Picture" Tool (00:17:45)

7. What Healthcare Teams Should Know (00:22:50)

8. Episode Closing and Contact Information (00:27:15)