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It's no secret that those of us suffering from chronic illnesses and disabilities are often misunderstood and dismissed by the public, employers, healthcare providers, and even friends and family. Our symptoms are brushed off as imaginary or exaggerated. Our limitations are seen as a choice or a personal failing, rather than a medical reality we live with every day. This pervasive ignorance leads to discrimination, prejudice, and isolation for millions of chronically ill people.
Continue readingPicture this: A first-year medical student walks into a hospital room, sees beyond the diagnosis on the chart, and genuinely connects with the human being lying in that bed. Not because they were told to be compassionate, but because they've been systematically trained to cultivate that deeper understanding.
Continue readingWe often feel like subjects in our own lives—navigated, tested, and surveyed. We all know that email that arrives after a medical appointment: "How did we do?" We fill out the survey, wondering if our patient feedback truly matters.
Continue readingRevolutionizing MedTech: Why Patient Voices are Essential for Innovation In a compelling address, Roy, speaking not as a CEO or medical professional, but as a patient, passionately argued for a fundamental shift in the MedTech industry: the integration of patient voices from the earliest stages of product development. This isn't just about corporate social responsibility; it's about smart business, enhanced user experience, and truly human-centered solutions.
Continue readingOur first guest, Natasha Punia, is an expert in the science of inflammation. Living with a chronic condition herself and leading a community helping patients deal with inflammation-based illnesses, we talked about acceptance, dealing with our surroundings, invisible illnesses, and life.
Continue readingExperience the Impact: Roi Shternin's Speaker Reel Welcome to my speaker reel page! Here, you can get a glimpse into the energy, insights, and connection I bring to my keynotes. This collection of highlights showcases my dynamic speaking style and the powerful impact of my message on audiences.
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