Jennifer Fick Patient Interview: How Did Your Work In Healthcare Effect Your Treatment?

Well, because I am an ICU Nurse, a lot of the anatomy and kind of medicalese jargon that providers use, I understand, which makes it easier for her to explain what she’s trying to do and the anatomy and the musculature and procedures that she’s going to do. I also find that I can research things that I want done and talk to her about it kind of on a more professional matter, which makes a difference. I don’t know if it makes me a tougher patient per se, but it definitely, I think, makes me a more well-informed patient and know what to expect, which definitely helps.