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Patient Strategies for Communicating with Multiple Doctors

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Sue Salach

Years ago I met a woman at a rehab facility while visiting a family member.  She was recovering from a stroke and looking forward to getting back home.  I acknowledged how well she was doing considering the circumstances.  She said … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: BECOME A PARTNER WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Sue Salach

When I worked in hospitals, I noticed many patients had trouble becoming an active participant in their healthcare, for various reasons. To address this concern, I spoke to Dr. Nancy Snyderman, Chief Medical Editor of NBC News and my colleague … Continue reading →

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Don’t Roll the Dice with Your Health

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Sue Salach

I recently met a woman named Madeline in a rehab facility while visiting a family member.  She was there recovering from a stroke and was looking forward to getting back home.  I acknowledged how well she was doing considering the … Continue reading →

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