Exploring perspectives of complex, post-viral, chronic illness and disability through podcast…

Catalog description

The COVID-19 pandemic has left millions of individuals living with post-viral complex illnesses that are poorly understood and often disabling. This course highlights the experiences of patients living with complex, poorly understood illnesses, including dysautonomia, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Long COVID, and more. This discussion and Q&A-based course aspire to transform attitudes, enlighten perspectives, and elevate awareness around complex, post-viral, and chronic illnesses. Before each class session, students will listen to podcast episodes featuring complex patients and healthcare providers, created to help equip healthcare students and professionals with the knowledge and empathy needed to serve this patient demographic. Through podcast episodes, guest speaker interactions, and reflective discussions, students will gain insights that foster compassionate and informed care, enhancing comprehension of complex, chronic illnesses, and disability. No prerequisites. Repeatable for credit.