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 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 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...