Giving patients control over their health care

SDPB | By Lori Walsh,

Ellen Koester, Ari Jungemann

Published May 5, 2023 at 10:48 AM CDT

This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.

Jeremy Cauwels, M.D., asks us to rethink the doctor's visit. Health care literacy places the importance on patients. Do they understand their diagnosis and treatment plan? Do they have a voice in the decision-making process?

Dr. Cauwels is the chief physician at Sanford Health. He discusses what health care providers can do to help patients understand and participate in their wellness plans.

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Lori Walsh

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.

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Ellen Koester

Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.

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Ari Jungemann

Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.

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