Episode 9: The Butterfly Effect

Voices of Duke Health

Allison Chrestensen worked as an occupational therapist for years. Through her job, she thought she had a pretty good understanding of the patient experience. That was until Allison suffered a cardiac arrest and spent days in a coma. She survived, and walked away with a completely changed perspective on what it means to be a patient. In this episode, Allison and her husband, Mike, share their patient and caregiver experiences. Since her cardiac arrest, Allison started her own business. Tandem Healthcare Solutions helps bridge the gap between patients and medical professionals. Mike works as an IT analyst for Duke Health. Find the full transcript at www.listeningbooth.info.