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Invite Shiella to Speak
Shiella Dowlatshahi, MSc, BCPA, is a nationally recognized, Board-Certified Independent Patient Advocate and speaker bridging science and compassion to reshape healthcare communication and outcomes.
Talk Topics:
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Beyond the Pain: Tools for Advocates
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When Healthcare Feels Like a Free Fall
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Ethical Dilemmas in Palliative Care
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Advocacy as a Corporate Wellness Benefit
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6-Week Course: Pain Advocacy
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Book Shiella to speak about her award-winning book, Pack Your Own Healthcare Parachute (will link)
Appearances:
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Healthcare Advocate Summit 2025
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New England Patient Advocacy Conference (NEPAC)-Worcester, MA, 2025
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National Association of Healthcare Advocates, 2025
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Massachusetts Healthcare Advocates, 2025
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