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Hello, and welcome to today's podcast. My name is Cherish, and today we're discussing how nurse practitioners can integrate social justice and human rights into their professional patient relationships. Nurse practitioners play an important role in providing patient -centered care and building long-term relationships with their patients. Research shows that creating inclusive and supportive care environments to help patients feel respected and improves their overall experience today i'm joined by kelsey a family nurse practitioner who works in primary care with a diverse patient population thank you for being here today kelsey thank you for having me to start how do professional patient relationships in your role support social justice and human rights um well let's see i think it starts with listening and building trust. Every patient has different needs and challenges. You never know what somebody's home life looks like, what kind of upbringing they may have had, what struggles they may be facing. So when you take time to listen and understand your patient, it really shows them that you care about them and their story. And then you can provide better care and make sure that the patient feels respected. What core principles guide you in making sure your care is equitable and respectful? I think it is so important to show each patient respect, communicate, and listen to their needs and to their concerns as well. Each patient should be treated as an individual. I try not to make any assumptions about my patients, and I like to ask lots of questions so I can get to know them and then take the time to focus on their individual needs. How do you advocate for patients who may be underserved or facing barriers? I think healthcare providers as a whole have a big responsibility to reduce barriers and to support their treatment amongst their patients. I believe advocacy is a big part of my role, and I try my best to help patients find resources, um make sure that they unders