Katie Bettell Higgins

Katie qualified as a nurse in 1997. She started her career in orthopaedics and trauma becoming a clinical Nurse specialist focusing on spinal injury and surgery. She also lectured on the spine to postgraduate nurses at the Florence Nightingale School, Kings College London. Later, she worked as a school nurse in East London and whilst in this role was nominated for an Innovation in Practice award for her work in improving sex and relationship education for 10 and 11 year olds. Katie also worked as a specialist practitioner in contraceptive and sexual / reproductive health for many years.

As both a CNS and a school nurse Katie experienced first hand the frustration of being unable to communicate easily and effectively with other professionals in the patient's circle of care and the impact of this on the patient. As the mother of 3 young children, one of which spent prolonged time in the healthcare and hospital system she has also experienced the frustration of trying to coordinate such fragmented communication from the patient perspective.

Katie Bettell Higgins is the VP Customer Success at Patients Know Best, based in Europe. With a background in Information Technology, Katie Bettell Higgins has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.