doctor communication
Get to know our advocates: Spotlight on Stephen Young, MD
After 35 years as a physician practicing in ICUs, hospitals, and other settings, Stephen Young hung up his white coat to become a patient advocate.
Read MoreGet to know our advocates: Spotlight on Megan Stewart
When cancer hit close to home, Megan Stewart, MS, BCPA, shifted her focus from corporate strategy and relations to professional patient advocacy.
Read MoreGet to know our advocates: Spotlight on Michael Voss
Michael Voss, MD, was a family medicine doctor who turned to patient advocacy. Now, he helps patients and families navigate medical care.
Read MoreGet to know our advocates: Spotlight on Nancy Keller
Welcome to the Umbra Health Advocacy Advocate Q&A series, where we introduce you to our community of healthcare experts and enthusiasts. In this post, we are thrilled to present Nancy Keller — who has been in the healthcare industry for over 40 years and is still going strong. She’s a medical scientist with an insatiable…
Read MoreHow To Spot Medical Gaslighting And Overcome It
When a doctor dismisses your health concerns or ignores your symptoms, it may be medical gaslighting. But listening to your instincts can save your life.
Read MoreIs Your Doctor Listening? How to Get the Healthcare Answers You Need
It can be hard to get healthcare answers, especially when you don’t feel heard. Having an advocate by your side can make all the difference.
Read MoreHow To Handle Unwelcome, Overly Familiar Communication
Not everyone minds being called ‘Sweetie’ or ‘Honey’. But if it feels like overly familiar communication to you, there are ways to ask for the respect you deserve.
Read MoreIf You’ve Delayed Medical Care, It’s Time To Take Care Of Your Health
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us delayed medical care. If you’ve delayed seeing your doctor, don’t wait any longer to take care of your health. Early on in the pandemic, it was often hard to get non-urgent medical care. Medical offices were overloaded. And many patients feared Covid-19 exposure. Lots of people neglected their…
Read MoreHigh-Tech Healthcare: Is it right for you?
Everywhere we turn, we can see the impact of technology. “There’s an app for that!” we hear. But is high-tech healthcare right for everyone? For much of our lives, that’s just fine. I’m okay with an app keeping track of who shows up at my front door or the choices I make for watching TV.…
Read MoreGetting Revenge In The Face of Medical Malpractice
In the face of medical malpractice, all you may want is revenge. But legal battles can be tough. They take time, energy, and resources. In the meantime, get the care you need to improve your health.
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