Studies show... your doctor's advice may blur from memory, but there's a good way to keep it in focus! When we’re under the weather – or have any...
Doctor Appointment Prep – How to Get the Most Out of Every Minute
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Conversations
Good Conversations
For good care, lead good conversations. Here's how. Last week, I shared a story about my mother’s recent ER experience. You may recall how horrified...
Shared Decision Making
Role Reversal in Care: Good Intentions Get Scary! Last Friday, I spent the day with my mother in an Emergency Room and was reminded that,...
Tips on Surgery for Older Adults
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...
Dr. Makary’s Tips for Medical Testing
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...
How Doctors Think: Get a Second Opinion & Perspective
In medicine, two heads are usually better than one! Gary is a tall, lanky guy in his mid-fifties whose stooped posture betrays pain and muscle...