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Texas Nurses Podcast: November 30, 2023 - Medical Gaslighting and Patient Advocacy with Dr. Tracy Wilson
In this impactful podcast episode, we address the concerning issue of medical gaslighting within the nursing profession, where patients' symptoms and concerns are often dismissed or minimized. Engaging in a discussion with Dr. Tracy Wilson, we gain valuable insights into the profound negative effects of medical gaslighting on patients' well-being and trust in the healthcare system. Additionally, we explore strategies for patient advocacy, aiming to empower individuals to advocate for their rights and access the quality care they deserve. Join us as we work towards raising awareness about medical gaslighting and fostering a healthcare environment that upholds principles of patient dignity, respect, and autonomy.
Dr. Tracy R. Wilson, DNP, MBE, MSN.ED., RN, FNP-C, Director, Field Medical, Antivirals, Southwest Region (South TX and NM) US Medical Affairs, Pfizer
Dr. Wilson brings more than 20 years of healthcare and patient advocacy experience, including clinical education, family nursing, nursing student instruction, and interdisciplinary course design. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Belmont University, along with a Post-master FNP certification from the University of Kentucky and Master of Science in Bioethics and Medical Humanities from Tulane School of Medicine. She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Bellarmine University.
In her current role as field medical director for antivirals at Pfizer, Dr. Wilson delivers impact by forging relationships with patient and professional advocacy organizations and coalitions. During her tenure, she has helped launch 6 new products and indications (including a novel oral antiviral FDA approved product and a new antiviral vaccine) and provided medical support and guidance for health disparities initiatives.
Early in her career, Dr. Wilson contributed as a support staff nurse for Planned Parenthood and NICU level 2 staff nurse with Kosair Children’s Hospital. It was during this time she developed a deep appreciation for the need for advocacy to support and represent the rights, needs, and preferences of patients to ensure the receipt of appropriate and quality care.
Dr. Wilson would go on to positively impact the academic side of healthcare, serving as a NCLEX review instructor with Kaplan University (2010-2013) and health assessment course coordinator at Belmont University (2014-2016). In these roles, she helped to mold the next generation of nursing professionals by preparing them to effectively advocate for their patients' rights, needs, and well-being. Concurrently, Dr. Wilson would continue hands-on bedside healthcare as a family nurse practitioner at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic from 2013 to 2018.
As a clinical educator with Thermo Fisher Scientific, Dr. Wilson was key in the launch of 23 new component assays to market, identifying and developing clinical champions and thought leaders as business advocates in the process. She would contribute 3 years in this role before joining the Pfizer team in 2019.
Recent awards received include (but are not limited to):
- President’s Award, National Black Nurse Practitioner Association, 12/2022
- Patient Impact Award for Pharmaceuticals, 11/2022
- HBU Medical Achievement Award-HBU North America Medical Affairs Team (Approaches to Addressing Health Inequities across a Large and Diverse Portfolio (US)), 12/2021
- 31 Phenomenal Women Awardee, International Women’s Day, American Caribbean Chamber of Commerce, Houston, TX, 03/2021.
Dr. Wilson has held leadership roles with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (South TX state liaison), American Nurses Association (ANA 1st Alternate Ethics Advisory Board member), Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (Global Education Advisory Committee, Global Education and Event Chair), among others. She has also served extensively as a speaker, panelist, and poster presenter throughout her career.
Accreditation Statement: Texas Nurses Association/Foundation Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Relevant Financial Relationships Statement: The activity’s Nurse Planner has determined that no one who has the ability to control the content of this learning activity has a relevant financial relationship.
To receive credit for this continuing nursing education activity, the participant must:
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2. Complete and submit an online post-activity evaluation
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