So many of the people who find their way to the Patient Empowerment site here at About.com do so because they have had a health challenge themselves, or challenges as caregivers. Devastating diagnoses, medical mistakes, difficult doctors, health insurance nightmares and more... They seek a way to share their experiences. I often recommend they start a blog to help others who share their health challenges, because (as my grandmother use to tell me) "Trouble shared is trouble halved."
Starting a blog doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, it can offer a huge sense of accomplishment. No matter what your experience with the health system - good, bad, improving or getting worse - writing a blog can be a very positive experience for you. It can help you sort through your medical information, work through anger, share good news, teach others, invite ideas and more.
Click through these steps to setting up a successful health or medical blog.
Next up: Understanding what a blog is will help you be successful with your blog.
