Transforming healthcare education through patient-centered storytelling
24 Days Without You follows a family's journey through a maternal health emergency, revealing the critical moments that can save lives and the human connections that heal families. The film provides an intimate look at how communication, empathy, and patient-centered care can transform outcomes during medical crises.
Through authentic storytelling, the film illuminates the patient, provider, and family perspective during one of medicine's most challenging scenarios, offering healthcare providers invaluable insights into the emotional and psychological impact of their care decisions.
Understanding the patient experience during medical emergencies
Effective provider-patient communication during high-stress situations
Recognizing and responding to trauma in healthcare settings
Highlighting the need for more comprehensive support systems for families after traumatic births
Supporting healthcare education through storytelling
Preparing healthcare teams for rare but critical maternal emergencies. The film provides a real scenario that helps providers understand the urgency, complexity, and emotional impact of these life-threatening situations.
• Emergency response protocols
• Team communication strategies
• Family support during crisis
Experiencing the patient voice to create more respectful, empathetic care environments. The film allows providers to see through the patient's eyes, understanding concerns, needs, and the profound impact of their words and actions.
• Patient perspective training
• Empathy development
• Cultural competency
Understanding how medical trauma affects patients and families during and after critical care. The film demonstrates the lasting psychological impact of medical emergencies and the importance of trauma-informed care practices.
• Recognizing trauma responses
• Trauma-informed communication
• Long-term support strategies
Addressing postpartum depression, anxiety, and PTSD in maternal healthcare. The film highlights the often-overlooked mental health challenges that can affect patients, their partners, and providers in medical emergencies.
• Postpartum depression screening
• PTSD recognition and support
• Family mental health resources
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