Paul O’Hanlon: A Patient’s Perspective on Healthcare

Paul O’Hanlon gives us a patient’s perspective on healthcare on this episode of the Perspectives on Healthcare podcast with Rob Oliver. In Paul’s own words, he is a native Pittsburgher and “a guy with a disability.” He joined Rob Oliver for the Guinness World Record Setting patient interview marathon. For anyone who is not from Pittsburgh, Paul is a local disability advocacy legend. He has a long history of passionate and persistent advocacy for people with disabilities. Here are 3 things that stood out as Paul O’Hanlon shared a patient’s perspective on healthcare: Sometimes, patients need more than just monitoring. They need to be led through the healthcare process and system. Medical professionals can provide the guidance that patients might need. Many healthcare heroes are unsung. They are the nurses and other staff members who provide compassionate care and support. Medical professionals (and people in general) make assumptions about people with disabilities that are inaccurate. Often times, they have lowered expectations for anyone that has a disability. Paul has advocated for people to develop a more nuanced and personal understanding of the disability population. Rob Oliver is “Your Keynote Speaker”, addressing quality healthcare, resilience and excellence in adversity. To book Rob Oliver as a speaker at your next event visit: http://www.yourkeynotespeaker.com Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform: http://www.perspectivesonhealthcare.com/subscribe Follow Rob Oliver and Perspectives on Healthcare on social media: Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/yourkeynoter LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/yourkeynoter LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/imroboliver Disclaimer: All opinions expressed by guests on the Perspectives on Healthcare Podcast are solely the opinion of the guest. They are not to be misconstrued as medical diagnoses or medical advice. Please consult with a licensed medical professional before attempting any of the treatments suggested.