Patient-Centered care

Finding the Right Doctor…For *You*

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As a patient/health advocate, a common call is “I need to find a doctor. Who’s the best for _________ (fill in the blank?)”  Should be a simple question, right? Dictionary.com defines “best” as: “of the highest quality or standing: the best work, the best students; or “the most advantageous, suitable, or desirable: the best way. …

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Patient-centered care – you may need a buddy!

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A friend of mine was undergoing an outpatient surgery a few weeks ago. Once in a gown, and her IV started (not a power position for us as patients, by the way!) her surgeon stopped in before heading to the OR to scrub. Having already talked with the anesthesiologist, my friend also shared her concern …

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