How to Advocate for Yourself or a Loved One with a GI Condition
How to Advocate for Yourself or a Loved One with a GI Condition Living with a gastrointestinal (GI) condition can be overwhelming — but knowing how to advocate for yourself or a loved one can make a powerful difference in your care and quality of life. In this video, we explore practical tips for advocating […]
409- Working With Your Healthcare Provider
Working with your healthcare provider can help make managing your condition easier A partnership between a patient and healthcare provider is essential when managing all chronic illnesses. Because the time spent with your healthcare provider is both limited and valuable, you can maximize it by following some simple guidelines before and after the visit. Learn […]
221- The Medical History: How to Help Your Doctor Help You
The most important interaction between patient and doctor is the medical history. Through listening to the story of the patient’s illness and asking relevant questions, a physician may often make a diagnosis, or at least begin to understand the nature and location of the complaint. A few easy steps can help make this process more efficient leading to prompt, more precise diagnosis and treatment. Revised January 2012.