Why You Need A Patient Advocate
As a patient you absorb a lot less information when you are anxious, scared, vulnerable, in pain, medicated, immobilized, unconscious, drowsy and/or undressed. In such scenarios, ask a trusted family …
If your body doesn’t feel right, it isn’t!
I debated whether I should post this or not. I’m pretty private. Since October, I was experiencing some chest and arm pains. I went to the ER in California where …
When to Call 911
How do we know when to call 911. Many people feel reluctant to make a call to bring help. Below is a list of symptoms for calling 911: Chest pain, …
Safe Medication Use
Remember the 3 R’s of safe medication use: All prescriptions and nonprescription medication have risks. Respect the power of your medication and the vale of medicines properly used. Take responsibility …
Mesothelioma.net brought hope
Virgil Anderson was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, which is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. He came in contact with asbestos while working on his family’s farm, but …
Why question a procedure?
Why ask questions before a diagnostic procedure? To be an informed patient To understand what is happening to you To be in control of what is going on To be …
Medication questions to ask
Questions to ask your doctor before taking any prescription medication, herbal or other over-the-counter, r supplemental medications: Why do I need this medication? What is the name of the medication? How …