by Karen Curtiss | Jan 17, 2023 | Hospital Safety, Medical, Patient Safety Tips
Worried your loved one is “going downhill” in the hospital and no one is responding to your concerns? You know your loved one best. If you ever spot changes in their condition that signal trouble to you – but the medical staff can’t or won’t respond, you... by Karen Curtiss | Jan 10, 2023 | Hospital Safety, Medical, Patient Safety Tips
Five Times to Use 5 “Magic” Words Key phrases that unlock doors to your best care. Speak up for ‘plain speak’ When doctors use medical terms, patients tend to listen and nod, even when they don’t understand. Don’t be too proud to say these 5... by Karen Curtiss | Jan 3, 2023 | Conversations, Medical, Patient Safety Tips
Happy new year to you and yours! We’re kicking off the year by shining a light on excellent tips from an excellent reporter in our field. Judith Graham at Kaiser Health News has covered the health care “beat” for 30+ years. Two of her most recent columns are... by Karen Curtiss | Dec 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
New Year resolutions on your mind? Every January, health clubs welcome a flood of new members! Actually, a new year inspires lots of healthy goals, and for many, they include financial fitness. Health and financial fitness are often linked. It’s no... by Karen Curtiss | Dec 13, 2022 | Conversations, Medical, Patient Safety
Meet Dr. Martin Makary: spokesman for plain-speak. At Johns Hopkins, Dr. Makary is leading a national trend in health care that honors patients as partners in their own care. You’ll like his blunt honesty and advice! “Fifteen to 30 percent of everything we do—tests,...