Welcome to WOCTalk, a podcast courtesy of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society. WOCTalk is your opportunity to learn more about advocacy, education, and research that support the practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs.
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Welcome to WOCTalk, a podcast courtesy of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society. WOCTalk is your opportunity to learn more about advocacy, education, and research that support the practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs.
In this episode of WOCTalk, Dan Shockley, a Navy veteran and ostomy advocate, and Joyce Moss, a retired WOC nurse, share their powerful journey from patient and provider to advocacy partners. Dan discusses his diagnosis with the rare genetic condition Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (AFAP) and life-saving ileostomy procedure. Joyce details her experience helping ostomates overcome stigma and denial, stressing the importance of patient education and caregiver support. Together, they highlight their work securing legislative proclamations for ostomy and FAP awareness and showcasing the impact of patient-driven advocacy.
WOCTalk
Welcome to WOCTalk, a podcast courtesy of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society. WOCTalk is your opportunity to learn more about advocacy, education, and research that support the practice and delivery of expert healthcare to individuals with wound, ostomy, and continence care needs.
