This week's episode offers a compelling narrative for both patients and clinicians as we delve into Roselyne's extraordinary journey. Diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) as a young adult, she would later decide to pursue a career as a physician.

Throughout her journey, Roselyne grappled with the psychological impact of straddling the roles of both clinician and patient, navigating feelings of guilt and obligation along the way.

Roselyne emphasizes the importance of patient-provider communication and empathy in healthcare. She highlights the need for clinicians to convey diagnoses in a clear and compassionate manner, drawing from her own experiences of receiving life-altering news with nonchalance.

Tune in as Roselyne shares her hard-won wisdom on navigating the complex intersection of healthcare and chronic illness.

ABOUT US:

The Demystifying NMO and MOG podcast is a Sumaira Foundation (TSF) project and

was made possible with the generous support of Genentech.

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Roselyne

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TIMESTAMPS/TOPICS:

00:01:00 Roselyne

00:01:28 The Path to Being a Physician

00:04:29 Educating Others

00:06:14 Guilt and Obligation

00:10:03 Self-care in a Demanding Profession

00:14:48 Managing a Career with NMO

00:17:23 Improving Clinician - Patient Relationships

00:25:33 Learning to Accept Illness

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CREDITS:

Producer & Host - Brian Dawson

Music - Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay