In these difficult times where healthcare is at a cross roads and massive doctor shortages are predicted to occur in the next few years, the health and patient advocate takes up the slack. Unlike the family physician of yesteryear, our doctors don’t always coordinate our care among all the specialists that have examined us. It [...]
The health care system has become very complex and despite healthcare providers working as hard as they can in this mileu with time constraints, many patients are finding it very confusing. Having a patient advocate on your side can make all the difference between understanding your healthcare options and having doors opened to specialists that [...]
With the great rush to reform a broken healthcare system, patients rushed through the disorganized and chaotic labyrinth may find themselves subject to medical mistakes. As many as one in every seven Medicare patients admitted to hospitals are subjected to a medical error. Unfortunately, it is not confined to hospitals. Errors can occur in clinics, [...]
An article appeared in Forbes Magazine within the last few months by Dr. Siegel which quoted statistics from several surveys reflecting the current mood of healthcare by physicians and highlighting the survey performed by the Doctor Patient Medical ASsociation Foundation whereby 83% of physicians are thinking of quitting due to Obamacare. Ninety percent of physicians [...]
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, asking questions to your healthcare providers leads to better care and enhanced trust, safety results. Ten questions that they recommend: What is the test for? How many times have you done this procedure? When wil I get the results? Why do I need this treatment? [...]
This article “What is an Advocate?” was written for this blog by Rhonda Caudell RN, CCM In simple terms, “Patient” implies someone who is sick or ill. “Advocate” is defined in the World English Dictionary as someone who intercedes on behalf of another. The Greek word for Advocate is Parakletos defined as one who pleads [...]
As we traverse the paths of healthcare reform in this new century, approaches to medical treatments are different but exciting as we open up to new possibilities- and new realms. Having care on your web is an understatement. The “web” you weave will meld information gleaned from healthcare providers, internet services and your advocates or [...]
