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,... by Karen Curtiss | Dec 6, 2022 | Conversations, Medical
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 atrophy. Despite regular physical therapy prescribed by his “bone doc”, a respected orthopedist, his body seemed... by Karen Curtiss | Nov 29, 2022 | Conversations, HIPAA, Medical
Plan to visit with your adult kids over the holidays? Might be a good time to consider these “facts of life” together! We’ve shared this article with you before, and parents tell us it’s an eye-opener they appreciate. I share it from a... by Karen Curtiss | Nov 15, 2022 | Conversations, Hospital Safety, Patient Safety
Do you know the NEW Golden Rules of Health Care? Let “Trust, but verify” guide you. We’re sharing Margaret’s true story today to show how following the Golden Rules of health care may alter the course of your care. For better and for worse,... by Karen Curtiss | Nov 8, 2022 | Conversations, Medical
To get the most out of every telehealth minute, you simply prepare as you would for a business meeting… Create a written agenda. • Your goals for meeting (in priority order) • Your questions, and concerns (in priority) • Notes on how you feel • Email to doctor... by Karen Curtiss | Nov 1, 2022 | Conversations, Medical, Telehealth
Some reasons why telehealth may work for you… Will it take weeks or months to see your doctor? Worried about spreading your germs – or picking up others – in a doctor’s waiting room? Short on time or patience with traffic? If “Yes” to any of the...