Updated Articles and Resources
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How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Private Patient or Health Advocate?
Created:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
It seems like health insurance covers at least part of our health and medical needs, but private advocates are not covered. So how much does it cost to hire one, and what are the considerations for... -
How to Find and Choose a Patient or Health Advocate
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Sunday, November 11, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Once you have identified possible patient advocates to help you, there is information you will need to make sure the one you choose has the best ability to help you. -
Patient Advocate or Navigator Education - Training, Degrees, Certificates and Instruction to Become a Patient Advocate or Navigator
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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Updated:
Friday, May 18, 2012
If you are interested in training to become a health or patient advocate or navigator, there are a handful of degree and certificate programs available for patient's advocates. They are listed her... -
How the Process of Shared Medical Decision Making Works
Created:
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Once you understand how the process of Shared Medical Decision Making Works, you will better understand how it can help you make difficult medical decisions, and be confident they are the right dec... -
Shared Decision Making - A Process for Making Important Medical Decisions
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
When it comes time to make a difficult medical decision, the process called Shared Decision Making allows you to weigh your treatment options against your goals, values and priorities. Learn more ... -
MS - or not MS - Still Undiagnosed After 12 Years - Submit an Entry: About Being Undiagnosed or Frustrated by a Mystery Illness
Created:
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Here are stories of people who have suffered for more than a year without being diagnosed. Their stories are shared in hopes it will help them find more resources, or help someone else solve their ... -
Worst or Most Ridiculous Thing a Doctor Ever Said to You
Created:
Monday, June 20, 2011
Updated:
Monday, May 14, 2012
Readers share their stories about the worst, most frightening or most ridiculous thing the doctor ever said to them. From insults to disrespect, from lies to mistakes - what are the most ridiculou... -
Healthy Sun Exposure - Myths and the Truths About Exposure to and Protection From the Sun
Created:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 11, 2012
We all think we know something about sunburn and skin cancer, and protecting ourselves. But it turns out that much of what we accept as true, isn't. And when we think we are protecting ourselves, w... -
Sunscreen 101 - Important Changes to Sunscreen Labels
Created:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 11, 2012
In late 2012, the FDA will begin enforcing required changes to sunscreen labels and the claims they used to make that were never true. Learn about these labeling updates, what they mean for your he... -
Alicia Cole - Alicia Cole, Actor - Creating a Legacy After Her Hospital Infection Experience
Created:
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Actor Alicia Cole's career was going extremely well when routine surgery caused her to become infected with necrotizing fasciitis, the flesh-eating disease. Still recovering five years later, she a... -
Swine Flu Vaccine FAQs - FAQs About Novel H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine and Vaccinations
Created:
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
As H1N1 swine flu advances across the globe, people may choose, or be asked to be vaccinated against the swine flu. This information will stay updated about swine flu vaccine and vaccinations. -
Differential Diagnosis: Confirming Your Diagnosis
Created:
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Updated:
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
The process of differential diagnosis helps patients understand the evidence used to determine their diagnosis, helps them learn about alternatives, and helps them confirm that their diagnosis was ... -
Healthcare Reform - Understanding the Issues in Healthcare Reform
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Sunday, October 12, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
The American healthcare system is dysfunctional. From politicians to patients, we heard cries for healthcare system reform. Learn what issues need to be addressed, and understand the various opinio... -
Patient Websites - How to Set Up Patient Websites
Created:
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Updated:
Monday, April 30, 2012
When someone is sick or hurt, there are many well-meaning people who want information about them. But visitors can become intrusive, and making dozens of phone calls can become time-consuming. Pat.. -
Proactive Survivor Stories - Making Lemonade from Medical Error Lemons
Created:
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Updated:
Sunday, April 29, 2012
When patients or families are victims of a medical error, they suffer through Kubler-Ross's five stages of grief. But those who take their bad experiences and create something good from them go bey.. -
Proactive Survivorship - the Sixth Stage of Grief
Created:
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Updated:
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Elizabeth Kubler Ross wrote about five stages of grief which are the steps most people take to get past a difficult or tragic occurrence in their lives. But some people go on to do amazing works wi... -
Henrietta Lacks - What Did You Learn about Patient Empowerment from Henrietta Lacks' Story?
Created:
Monday, February 28, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
There is so much to be learned about patient empowerment from the book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Readers share the lessons they learned from Henrietta's story that h... -
Nurse Practitioner - What Is a Nurse Practitioner?
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Nurse practitioners are primary care clinicians, and their ranks are growing as we continue down the road to heathcare reform. Learn about the background and training and nurse practitioners and w... -
Lyme Disease Resources and References
Created:
Friday, April 06, 2012
Updated:
Monday, April 23, 2012
Whether you are just trying to avoid getting Lyme Disease, you have already been diagnosed with Lyme Disease, or you are frustrated with getting the diagnosis or treatment, here are some resources .. -
Mystery Diagnosis - How to Solve Your Undiagnosed Medical Disease or Condition
Created:
Monday, February 20, 2012
Updated:
Monday, April 23, 2012
Thousands of patients go undiagnosed each year. They get frustrated because no one can seem to solve the mystery of their illness. Here are some steps to take to try to arrive at a solution for you... -
All In Your Head - What to Do If Your Doctor Tells You "It's All in Your Head"
Created:
Monday, December 05, 2011
Updated:
Monday, April 23, 2012
It's horribly frustrating to have a doctor tell us that physical symptoms may be all in our head! But there are some steps you can take in order to prove your doctor wrong and get the help you nee.. -
Dysautonomia - The Unusual Diagnosis That's Not All in Your Head
Created:
Monday, April 23, 2012
Updated:
Monday, April 23, 2012
When patients exhibit symptoms of problems with their autonomic nervous system, they may be difficult to diagnose, and may be told the symptoms are -
Healthcare Chain Emails, Video and Website Scams and Hoaxes: From Politics and Healthcare Reform to Vaccines, Swine Flu and More
Created:
Monday, April 23, 2012
Updated:
Monday, April 23, 2012
If you've received a chain email with a video or website link, or a claim about healthcare, don't believe it until you review it. Find healthcare emails and links here along with an analysis of the.. -
Reader Submissions: How Did you Confirm or Debunk a Scam or Bogus Email or Post?
Created:
Monday, May 10, 2010
Updated:
Monday, April 23, 2012
Readers share their stories of scam emails and social media posts, and how they confirmed or debunked them. -
Scam and Bogus Emails - How Did you Confirm or Debunk a Scam or Bogus Email or Post?
Created:
Monday, May 10, 2010
Updated:
Monday, April 23, 2012
Readers share their stories of scam emails and social media posts, and how they confirmed or debunked them. -
Chain Emails - How to Confirm or Debunk Claims Made in Email, Blogs or Social Media
Created:
Monday, May 10, 2010
Updated:
Monday, April 23, 2012
Emails and social media posts, like those in Facebook or Twitter, make questionable claims, and we don't know whether to believe them. They get forwarded or linked over and over again. It's difficu.. -
Vaccine Injury Compensation - The VICP - National Vaccine Injury Compensation Fund Program
Created:
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Updated:
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Each year, hundreds of Americans are harmed by vaccinations using vaccines that were supposed to prevent disease. The US government provides a no-fault trust fund to compensate some of these victim... -
Finding a Second Opinion Doctor
Created:
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Updated:
Saturday, April 21, 2012
How to find a doctor for a second opinion regarding a diagnosis or treatment option. -
Lyme Disease Controversy - Diagnosis, Treatment and Anger over Chronic Lyme Disease
Created:
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Updated:
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Many patients who have trouble getting diagnosed eventually believe they may have Chronic Lyme Disease. Here is information about the controversy over a Chronic Lyme Disease diagnosis and how pati.. -
Have You Had Trouble with a Lyme Disease Diagnosis?
Created:
Friday, April 06, 2012
Updated:
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Patients report problems with all Lyme Disease diagnoses, depending on where in the world they are located, or how long ago they may have been bitten by a Lyme carrying tick. Share your story about.. -
The Dangers of Medical Identity Theft and What To Do If Your Medical Identity Is Stolen
Created:
Monday, November 12, 2007
Updated:
Monday, April 16, 2012
Medical identity theft is a growing problem with negative consequences that can affect one's health and finances. A wise patient understands the dangers that can come about when their medical iden.. -
How to Prevent Medical Identity Theft
Created:
Monday, April 16, 2012
Updated:
Monday, April 16, 2012
The results of medical identity theft can be devastating. Here are some preventive steps to make sure you aren't a victim.