Be a BOLD advocate on your child’s healthcare journey. You’ll need practical strategies and confidence. In this engaging conversation, I sit down down with pharmacist and patient safety expert Lydia Molinara to uncover the ACE Method—Advocate, Communicate, Educate. This proven approach helps parents navigate healthcare scenarios, ensuring their children’s safety and well-being.

Lydia shares valuable insights from her 30+ years of experience, including her personal journey as a mom and how trusting your instincts can make all the difference. She shares the right questions to ask your doctor and tips to help you avoid common medication mistakes. This episode is packed with actionable advice for raising healthy kids, on purpose, with a peace of mind.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:14 - Lydia's Passion for Patient Safety

02:38 - Role of a Patient Safety Officer

12:59 - Understanding the ACE Method

19:37 - Medication Mistakes Parents Make

27:25 - Telehealth Innovations and AI

30:38 - Navigating Healthcare Cost Barriers

33:48 - Protecting Your Child from Healthcare Harm

35:30 - Connecting with Lydia Online

37:36 – Closing Thoughts

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