OUR MISSION
The Patient Empowerment Workshop is dedicated to helping patients get the care they deserve.
Coping with serious and ongoing illness is scary, frustrating, and bewildering. Worse, the medical systems we encounter as patients and caregivers often make things harder.
We believe that every patient and caregiver can learn the skills they need to take a seat at the table as equals. Each of us can empower ourselves to navigate the system in a way that yields the highest quality care and the best outcome possible.
The Patient Empowerment Workshop creates and hosts online, written, and interactive experiences that teach practical skills on how to cope with the stress of illness, balance life and caretaking, communicate with doctors so they listen, and stay safe in a chaotic environment. Our goal is to help you peak behind the curtain, discover how doctors think, & learn how you can maneuver the system in a way that gets you better care.
When hope is dim, we can shine the light to guide you home.
Know What to Say,
What to Ask, and How to Be Heard
Six workshops on how to take control of your illness.
Dr. David Ezon uses humor, empathy, and simple advice to explain how the health care system really works. In six short workshops, you’ll learn how to ask better questions, speak up for yourself, get the “VIP service” you deserve — and care for yourself while caring for someone you love.
6 workshops · 6 months of access · $30
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
What Participants Say
Thank you again for organizing this workshop. Words cannot begin to describe how wonderful, informative, and needed this was not just for myself but for so many others. This came at the perfect time, and I am so appreciative.
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It was really, really beautiful… This could be the best meeting I have ever sat in on in my entire life.
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I really needed to hear this today. Everything on this is hitting home so hard. It is making me emotional from my perspective… This is exactly what I needed, and I didn’t know that I needed it.
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I am a person of faith. This morning, I woke up and prayed for guidance. I am a caregiver for my dad and I have three kids and work and school, so I was feeling a little bit overwhelmed and I asked for guidance and I prayed for it, and I feel that this is the gift that God sent my way.
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WHAT YOU GET
Feel more confident
in your care.
Getting medical care can feel confusing. These six workshops give you simple tools to help you speak up, ask questions, and feel more in control.
Watch anytime. Go at your own pace.
Watch anytime. Go at your own pace.
MEET YOUR COACH
DAVID EZON, MD
Dr. David Ezon is a pediatric heart doctor and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is also the Director of Technology and Innovation for Education at the Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Heart Center.
He was a Chief Fellow at Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Ezon is also an author, researcher, and award-winning teacher. His most recent book is Survive and Conquer: Your Guide When Illness Strikes.
His patients have given him top ratings on U.S. News & World Report. They praise him for listening, explaining care in a clear way, answering questions, and making patients feel heard and cared for. Dr. Ezon is a 2025 Cullman Award recipient in recognition of being one of the top physician communicators in the country.
David lives in New York City with his husband and sons. In his free time, David loves travel, hiking, and getting in over his head on home improvement projects.
DOCTOR
TEACHER
AUTHOR
PATIENT ADVOCATE
What you’ll learn
Our Six Workshops
Each one stands on its own. Start with the one you need most today.
WORKSHOP 1
Finding Strength in Stressful Times
You can learn to push forward and find peace of mind
Learn simple ways to build resilience, set priorities, and manage stress so you can keep moving forward with more confidence and peace.
In This workshop you will learn
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How to build resilience by balancing optimism and a realistic attitude.
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How to be a CEO instead of a servant by delegating tasks effectively.
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How to find strength and peace even when things are out of your control.
WORKSHOP 2
Making Decisions in the Dark
How to make the right choice When you don’t have all the facts
Learn simple ways to weigh your options, ask the right questions, and make hard choices with more confidence.
In This workshop you will learn
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How to check your gut and make sure your choice matches what matters to you.
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How to weigh the risks and benefits, even when you don’t have all the facts.
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How to ask the right questions so you can feel confident you made the best choice you could.
WORKSHOP 3
Creating a Listening Space
How to help your doctor see you and your needs fully
Learn simple ways to share your story, speak up, and help your doctor understand what matters most to you.
In This workshop you will learn
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How to tell your story in a clear way so your doctor can understand you quickly.
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How to use Continuity, Truth, Values, and Goals to help guide your care.
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What to say when you need to speak up but don’t feel confident.
WORKSHOP 4
Getting the Full Picture
Learn what to expect and understand all your options
Learn simple ways to ask better questions, understand what may happen next, and feel more prepared for your care.
In This workshop you will learn
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A simple phrase you can use to get your doctor to explain what to expect.
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How to use the SCAN technique to think through what could go wrong and what to do next.
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How to ask questions that help you understand how confident your doctor is about your care.
WORKSHOP 5
Staying Safe Through Chaos
Learn how to Stay Safe and Respond to Mistakes
Learn simple ways to spot problems, speak up, and help your care team keep you safe.
In This workshop you will learn
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What to look for to know if your care feels safe.
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How knowledge gaps can lead to mistakes, and what you can do to help prevent them.
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How to spot harmful bias and help your doctor see you and your needs clearly.
WORKSHOP 6
ROCK Your World
Learn how to find good information to work better with your doctor
Learn simple ways to research your care, stay organized, and bring useful ideas and questions to your doctor.
In This workshop you will learn
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How to do your own research in a way that can help your doctor.
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How to spot false claims and find health information you can trust.
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How to connect with others who are facing health problems like yours.
sEE THE WORKSHOPS IN ACTION
Watch a Preview
See Dr. Ezon’s teaching style and get a feel for what you’ll learn inside the workshops.
Preview · 5 minutes