When you, as a doctor, suddenly become a patient yourself, your perspective changes forever. You realize even more than before how important it is to see not just the disease, but the person as a whole. Small details that you as a doctor might overlook turn out to be invaluable to a patient. From my own experience I know how powerful it is to pay attention to vulnerability and humanity. Unfortunately, the unique insights of patients, their loved ones and healthcare providers who have been ill themselves are not used very often. My mission is to make these voices heard and thereby make healthcare even more human.
I have shared my story on several national TV programs and talk shows, speaking about my experience as both an ICU doctor and an ICU patient. I talked about my hospitalization, the challenges I faced, and how this experience changed my perspective on healthcare. My story was also mentioned by King Willem-Alexander in his Christmas speech, highlighting the impact of these experiences.
My unique experiences as a doctor and patient gave me a valuable voice in the public debate on the impact of the pandemic on healthcare.
What is like to be intubated in your own ICU? Even when the environment and team are well known, what does an intensivist turned patient experience? Dr. Meta van der Woude shares with us her personal journey through the ICU.
Are you interested in the topics I talk about or would you like to exchange views with me sometime? Then get in touch with me.
Every audience is different. Therefore, my story is always slightly different, tailoring my narration to your audience.
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Hier vind je antwoorden op veelgestelde vragen. Ik hoop dat deze informatie je helpt om een beter inzicht te krijgen in mijn werk en de onderwerpen die ik behandel. Heb je nog andere vragen? Neem gerust contact met me op!
In mijn keynotes focus ik op patiëntgerichte zorg, patiënt empowerment, samenwerking in high-performance teams en de impact van mentale gezondheid in de zorg.
Lees meer hierover op de “Onderwerpen” pagina.
Mijn verhaal is uniek omdat ik zowel als intensivist als voormalige patiënt heb ervaren hoe het is om op de Intensive Care te liggen, wat mijn kijk op de zorg ingrijpend heeft veranderd.
Lees meer hierover op de “Over mij” pagina.
Mijn presentaties zijn geschikt voor zorgprofessionals, verpleegkundigen, studenten in de gezondheidszorg en iedereen die geïnteresseerd is in de menselijke kant van zorg.
Je kunt me bereiken via het contactformulier op deze website. Ik neem dan zo snel mogelijk contact met je op!
I have extensive experience in the field of Intensive Care, not only through my work as a doctor, but also through my own experiences as an intensive care patient.
