Maria Souris-Taketzis on Clubhouse

Bio

I want Medicompass to be a place where medical professionals, patients, caregivers, families, anyone, can find relatable, and engaging information.
I have been a patient advocate for 20+ years, but the physical running around part that comes with this has come to its end, as I am now myself a patient with complex medical issues.
First let me begin by saying that I will never presume or pretend to know what a doctor or any part of the medical team is thinking, nor will I question any treatment or medical plan. I am not an accredited, licensed, or certified medical professional. What I am is an intuitive patient who has learned to navigate an elaborate health system.
My hope is to put my knowledge and experience to good use, and help patients, families, and caregivers understand how to handle these complexities.
Being around doctors, hospitals, and all types of medical personnel, I acquired the skill to observe the moving parts of this labyrinth like system. Recognizing the nuances that make up our health system and the adverse effect of ignoring them, maneuvering around the many obstacles that may occur through no ones fault, and training the mind to use the right words to be a better communicator are a few examples of what I want to accomplish.
We are all some type of a patient, hopefully all of us for routine health matters, and perhaps you will gain some tools to use while navigating your health and wellness journey.
Let me finish with this because communication is essential...
Every patient’s medical history is a story, and every patient should be a storyteller.