As people living with CHD, many of us have switched cardiologists or care teams along the way—or just had to learn to advocate for ourselves as we took charge of our health care. Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming appointment or just want to learn more strategies to advocate for yourself in the medical setting, our speaker will empower you with tips and strategies for effective communication. Get the most out of your time with your care team, and ensure you feel heard.
About the Presenter
Dr. Jeremy Nicolarsen is a member of the ACHA Medical Advisory Board. He is the Director of the Providence Adult and Teen Congenital Heart Program (PATCH), a nationally accredited ACHA ACHD Comprehensive Care Center in Spokane, WA, that serves the Inland Northwest, including eastern and south/central WA, western MT, and the ID panhandle. He grew up in Wyoming, went to college at Creighton University (Go Jays!), attended medical school and completed a Med-Peds residency at the University of Chicago, and completed fellowships in Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease (adult cardiology), and ACHD at Children’s Colorado/University of Colorado.