doctor communication
How to Take Control of Your Medical Test Results
I’m not sure how it happened, but over the years, my medical appointments and tests all seem to have ended up as summer scheduled dates. Of course that means I’m waiting for test results in the summer, too. You know – all those annual or periodic things: bloodwork, mammogram, bone density, dentist, optometrist…. I also…
Read MoreHow To Take Command Of Your Care When Your Doctor Goes Missing
When you get thrown for a loop with your healthcare, it can be hard to regroup. But there are strategies that can help you take command of your care.
Read MoreHow To Protect Yourself From Dangerous Drug Interactions
Millions of people take multiple medications. But too often, drug interactions cause harm and even death. These interactions are preventable, but you may need to enlist an advocate to prevent errors.
Read MoreHow To Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard In Healthcare
It can be hard to use your voice to express your needs and preferences. But in healthcare, it’s essential that you do. Professional advocates can help.
Read MoreSometimes the Doctor IS Wrong: How to Avoid Misdiagnosis
Misdiagnosis. This topic is very personal. In fact, over the years I have been affected by PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) because of a misdiagnosis that I experienced. But because it’s so personal, I may be the best person to share this lesson with you. My name is Trisha Torrey. Thirteen years ago this week,…
Read More“Do Not Quote Me”
A few years ago I was at a picnic with a friend who is an orthopedist. The question was raised about whether advice given by doctors is always in the best interests of the patient. “Do not quote me,” was how he began his reply. At least that alerted me that he would give an…
Read MoreWill the Waiter Spit In Your Soup?
You’ve heard this fear before – that if you are too demanding of your waiter, or challenge him or her in any way, then he might spit in your soup as a form of revenge. Unfortunately, too many of us think the same of our doctors. As if, if we are difficult patients, then the…
Read MoreDoes Your Doctor Seem Tired?
So we changed our clocks last night; lost an hour of sleep or an hour of our day. It’s Sunday, so at least most of us don’t have to go to work today, giving us a day to adjust. All day long we’ll look at the clock and think it seems weird. For many of…
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