The Center for Communication in Medicine (CCM) will present a SpeakSooner community education program “When the Doctor Becomes a Patient” on Saturday, April 13, 2019, 6pm at the Hoosick Falls Central School in Hoosick Falls, NY. The program includes an Exclusive Screening of The Doctor followed by a panel discussion with local healthcare providers Dr. Marcus Martinez, Dr. James Carroll, Dr. Matthew Pender and nurse, Patty Ryan, who will share their personal experiences as patients. A Q&A and dessert will follow.
The film tells the story of a doctor who discovers the challenges of life from the other side of the stethoscope after being diagnosed with cancer. William Hurt stars as a doctor who thought he knew it all until he became a patient and finds himself frustrated in navigating the healthcare system. The film received wide acclaim and a prized “Two Thumbs Up” by critics Siskel & Ebert.
CCM’s 2018 film series was highly successful with one attendee raving, “We can’t wait for the next film and discussion.” This SpeakSooner event is another of CCM’s community education efforts in support of our mission: “to prepare patients facing serious illness and their loved ones for meaningful conversations with healthcare providers, leading to improved communication and a plan of care that honors a person’s values, priorities, and goals.”
Admission to the film, discussion and dessert reception is free. Limited seating.
TO RESERVE TICKETS go to http://speaksoonerhoosickfalls.rsvpify.com or call CCM 802 442-5800