Ep. 165 - How Not To Die in The Hospital with Dr Julie Siemers

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. This episode features Dr. Lovely interviewing Dr. Julie Siemers, a patient safety consultant, educator and nurse. In this discussion, we talk about how individuals can advocate for themselves in hospital settings to avoid medical errors, which are a leading cause of death in the US. Dr. Siemers, a registered nurse with extensive experience and the author of the book on hospital safety and advocacy, provides crucial insights and tools for patients and their loved ones. This discussion aims to empower listeners with the knowledge to navigate hospital stays more safely by understanding what questions to ask and what to look out for. This episode addresses a universally important topic of patient safety. Many of this community find themselves facing hospital stays or caring for an aging parent or beloved elder while navigating the menopause experience. Dr. Siemers' expertise, gained from decades in nursing and patient safety, offers valuable guidance for anyone facing a hospital visit or anyone caring for someone with a chronic health issue. You can find more about Dr. Siemers here. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: ☀️Struggling with energy, mood, or brain fog? It could be poor nutrient absorption — and midlife makes it harder than ever. But LivOn Labs has your back with their Lypo-Spheric® supplements. Using liposome encapsulation technology, these nutrients get straight to your cells where they're needed most. Think Vitamin C for immune support, B Complex Plus for mood and metabolism, and Magnesium L-threonate to fuel your brain. Want in? Head to LivOnLabs.com/Lovely and grab the Midlife Bundle for $56 off. Your cells will thank you! 🌱 Ready to level up your nutrition? Check out AG1 for nutritional insurance on busy days! Visit our partner page here , to discover the ultimate all-in-one nutritional supplement. Plus, our podcast subscribers score exclusive freebies! 💚 Ways to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is! Thank you for listening to the podcast. ❤️ Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok : @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website: www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings or group coaching, drop new episodes, etc. drlovely.com Finally, a humble request: If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗