Enhancing the Great Expectations Program to Impact Overall Patient Experience
Published June 28, 2016
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a comprehensive, family-centered Great Expectations pathway on customer service, satisfaction and patient experience. Using an evidenced-based practice approach, Good Shepherd Medical Center Women’s & Children’s Services in Longview, TX promoted enhancing the current Great Expectations program to support and foster a more positive patient experience from prenatal care to delivery through the return home.
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The outcomes of complex care are never predictable. Despite this, reflecting on my husband’s care and his untimely death, I am certain that his fate would have been different with better communication, attention to detail, collaboration, and measures of curiosity, humility, and compassion.
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From Fear to Hope: How Communication Transformed Our Pregnancy Journey A Personal Narrative on the Critical Role of Healthcare Communication in Patient Experience
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This article emphasises the transformative potential of compassionate healthcare communication, particularly in the context of pregnancy loss. This personal narrative illustrates how varying communication approaches can significantly alter patient experiences, transforming anxiety-laden medical encounters into empowering partnerships with healthcare providers. A ten-month journey through pregnancy after a devastating miscarriage revealed the profound impact of communication
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Pulse Check: Perspectives on Human Experience
Published September 19, 2025
Complimentary – This 30-minute session will explore key headlines from the most recent PX Pulse report and findings from the State of Human Experience 2025 study. Participants will engage in discussion on consumer perspectives on the current state of healthcare, review the biggest trends in human experience, and reflect on how these insights will impact both
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