Anne Llewellyn is a registered nurse with more than 40 years of experience in critical care, risk management, case management, patient advocacy, healthcare publications, and training and development. Her experience as a brain tumor survivor opened her eyes to the challenges patients face and the importance of ensuring the system is patient-centered. She writes a blog, Nurse Advocate, to share her personal experience as a patient and to assist consumers, caregivers, and all members of the healthcare team in improving the delivery of care.