TALKS & TEACHING

The patient perspective
right there in the room.

I share what life after laryngectomy is really like: a different voice, a new way of breathing, lasting effects, work, family, exercise, medical devices, social situations and humour.

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Two different formats

One story. Different perspectives.

HEALTHCARE & EDUCATION

When treatment ends, the rest of life begins

A talk from the patient perspective for healthcare professionals and students about the everyday life that begins after surgery.

  • ✓ Communication and a different voice
  • ✓ Breathing and medical devices
  • ✓ Eating, exercise and work
  • ✓ Family, identity and social situations
  • ✓ What patients wish professionals understood

BUSINESSES & ORGANISATIONS

I lost my voice, but I still have plenty to say

A broader personal talk about cancer, identity, hope, humour and finding a new everyday life when life changes direction.

  • ✓ Hope and perspective
  • ✓ Identity and change
  • ✓ Work and everyday life
  • ✓ Making room for humour in difficult times
  • ✓ Conversation and questions
Thomas Mølgaard teaching at Rigshospitalet and showing how he uses his voice prosthesis

TEACHING IN PRACTICE · RIGSHOSPITALET

Bringing the patient perspective into the classroom

At Rigshospitalet, medical students met the person living with the consequences of a diagnosis. I shared my cancer experience, demonstrated my Provox voice and answered questions about life after surgery.

Read the Rigshospitalet story

Tailored to your audience

We agree on the content and focus to suit the participants and purpose.

Room for conversation

Sessions can include questions, conversation and practical demonstrations.

Across Denmark

The length and format are agreed to suit your needs.

Shall we plan a session together?

Tell me who will be taking part and what you would like them to take away.

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