Nadia Daeng

Mrs Nadia Daeng Rée
SPAN Member,
SGH Office of Patient Experience,
SingHealth Patient Advocacy Network (SPAN);

Manager,
Partnerships & Engagement,
Mindfull

Ms Nadia Daeng Rée was Primary Caregiver to her late mother who suffered an Ischemic Stroke in 2019, and eventually passed from Vascular Dementia in 2022. Nadia fully credits healthcare workers for the skills she gained to ensure comprehensive ADL care for her mother, including monitoring the patient’s response to medication and treatment. Nadia also continues to be the main caregiver for her sister with Intellectual Disability, Depression and Anxiety.

Nadia herself was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder in 2016 as a result of Caregiver Burnout, and has been actively advocating for caregivers the last five years. She has been a SPAN member since 2023.

Nadia recently took on a full-time role with mental health non-profit, Mindfull, where she is a Manager on the Partnerships & Engagement team.

Presentation Synopsis
HM 10 - It Takes a Village to Manage Abuse and Harassment in the Healthcare Ecosystem

Empathy is a Superpower

In her presentation, SPAN member Ms Nadia Daeng Rée will reflect on her own journey as a caregiver and how having empathy for others has helped her build a better partnership with healthcare providers, whilst assuring her loved ones at the same time. People do not think of healthcare institutions or clinics as places where they intend to cause harm. However, when overwhelmed with concern, feeling heard and understood is most pertinent to keep the peace in communication. It is how Nadia has been able to ensure over the years that optimal care could be facilitated not just for her loved ones but also as a caregiver/patient herself.

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