The riveting story of a medical oversight, an advocate mother, and an unimaginable loss. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and, as a medical student, reminded
me of the importance of treating the patient, rather than the diagnosis. Nobody knows the patient’s body better than themselves and this should be highlighted in the future of medicine.
Cambria McCabe-Peterson
This book is a must for any practitioner, and people struggling with being heard from medical professionals. It serves to teach the importance of medical advocacy through the lived experience of Brandi, a wonderful human being who was taken too soon.
Erin Greene
A powerful look into in the medical field. Kathy writes the true and heartbreaking story of her daughter who was tragically lost and guides readers on how to advocate for their loved ones in medical crisis.
Alyssa Perry
What a phenomenal, heartfelt book! A book that gives an in depth look at the love between mother and daughter and the challenges of being a necessary patient advocate in one of the most heart wrenching times! If you've ever been a mother or been in a position of needing advocacy, this is a book worth reading. It is a riveting read. You will find yourself right in the heart and soul of a real life compelling, scary and sad story, wanting more!
Melissa Peterson
An absolutely beautiful testament from a loving mother to her daughter through a message every human being on this planet should read. As someone who has been at death's door 3 separate times, I understand all too well the importance of medical advocacy. I've been something of a medical marvel from birth. My first brush with the fragility of life was at the age of 13 and my case is in Mayo Clinic text books.
James Polinori
If you're a parent, a sibling, a relative, a friend, a medical professional, or another human being - you need to read this. It is a personal story of love, commitment, loss, heartbreak, and finding the message in the mess. The author bares her soul to share her experience advocating for her daughter, Brandi, from diagnosis through Brandi's passing.
Deeply moving, profoundly relatable, frustrating, hopeful, and ultimately, a story that will benefit the reader in their own life's journey because it is being shared. Applause to Kathy Keppel-Colkitt for being brave enough, strong enough, and willing to take us through Brandi's journey. Share this book with everyone you know.
Dolly Stearns
Will They Hear Me Now?
Medical Advocacy and How to be Effective
Brandi, a healthy, 26-year-old woman, with a master’s degree in social work, found herself experiencing numerous medical complications, and was met with many errors and incompetence when it came to her medical care.
Inside, relive Brandi’s visceral story and the repurcussions that happen when patient voices fall on deaf ears.
This book will show you the “how-to” in being an effective advocate and liaison for someone in crisis.
Praise for Will They Hear Me Now?
If we are not here for our friends and family, why are we here?"
Meet the Author
Kathy Keppel-Colkitt, Brandi’s mom, has made it her personal mission to advocate for those who can’t fight for themselves. Her philosophy is: “If we can’t help our friends and our family, why are we here?”
She knows and believes in the “team” approach to life. The more helping hands, the stronger and more cherished the outcome becomes. Kathy resides with her husband, Keith, their dog, and backyard wildlife in the Inland Northwest.
