Navigating the Eczema Journey
About the Podcast
Jamie, who has suffered from severe eczema since infancy shares his reflections on his illness journey. Together with Dr Deryn Thompson, a highly experienced allergy and eczema nurse, they discuss some of the interactions that take place between consumers and health professionals in the eczema journey.
Topics covered include:
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How we talk about eczema
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The use of eczema management plans
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Creative ways to manage the challenges of adjuvant treatments
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Effective use of internet and social media
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Ways that we can effectively address common concerns and help patients and families build the skills they need to manage eczema in the long term.
Hosted by Medcast Medical Adviser, Dr Kate Annear.
This podcast is brought to you by Medcast and the Quality Use of Medicines Alliance.
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