Speaker Bio
My name is Karan Mirpuri and I am the author of Tasting YOUR OWN Medicine. I wrote this book because I wanted to provide individuals with an understandable, narrative-based resource that gives them guidance on how to become involved in their conversations with their health professionals. Being inquisitive and curious about your care does not make you a bad patient and providing patients with that voice both as a loved one and a health professional can be immensely valuable in their ultimate outcomes and benefit all parties involved.
My hope is that, in reading this book, you will discover novel techniques to make conversations with your health professionals easier and less scary. In this book, I hope to instill in you the same sort of passion and excitement that I have for patient advocacy and health education and awareness. Ultimately, I want you to see this book as a tool to help you navigate situations and conversations pertaining to your own health and supporting others who you care about in similar instances.
In my book, you’ll learn about the doctor-patient relationship, emotional literacy, and the value of self-care. You’ll hear stories such as…
From Karan to Karen – My journey going “undercover” as an expecting mother attending various Zoom classes on childbirth and pregnancy. It is filled with humorous moments and valuable insights about what we can learn from the doula model of care to support those we love through their medical experiences.
Emily Ross – The story of a young teenage girl in Michigan and how a simple blood test made her realize the value of being thorough and doing your due diligence as a patient.
Fred Lee – Having served as a vice president at two major medical centers and a cast member at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fred Lee provides valuable insight regarding what the medical field can learn from amusement parks to enhance the quality of their care and the overall patient experience.
You will love this book if you are a patient in any stage of treatment, are a loved one or caregiver of a patient, work or are interested in working in health-related professions, or are interested in learning how to advocate for yourself in healthcare settings.
Tasting YOUR OWN Medicine is a nonfiction book that speaks to ordinary adolescents and adults, trained patient advocates, and healthcare professionals who want to look at patient advocacy, empowerment, and support in a new way.
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