Last week I spoke to a group of payers — health insurance executives, Medicare and Medicaid representatives — and shared with them the many ways in which we patients feel the American healthcare system is failing us. The points I made came from you — my readers — from the many stories you have shared […]
Guerrilla Patienting: Getting the Healthcare You Need Read More »
As more and more questions are being asked about how we Americans can possibly continue to pay for our healthcare, a documentary has surfaced that will help us citizens better understand why the American Healthcare System is on the ropes, and ready to implode. A new website called Snagfilms is now offering documentaries, independent films,
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Sometimes the best way to accomplish the most is to get good heads together for conversation, brainstorming and more. Some of those names we hear over and over again in the patient safety world were able to join forces at a picnic in Aiken, South Carolina, on July 4th. Organized by Dianne Parker, the group
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Here’s the good news: Heather does not have SPTCL. Here’s the bad news: Heather does have another type of T-cell lymphoma called CGD-TCL, cutaneous gamma-delta t-cell lymphoma. Also written with Greek letters: cutaneous ?/? T-cell lymphoma To say that both Heather and I were shocked is an understatement. If you read my post a few
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For those of you who have read my misdiagnosis story, you know that one of the ultimate heroes was the pathologist (I’ll call him Dr. H.) who helped me understand how the misdiagnosis happened. Even though he was one of the doctors responsible for getting it wrong, in the end, he didn’t turn away or
Misdiagnosis, a Visit to the Lab and One Last Point Read More »
I spent a few hours yesterday with a delightful team of people who YOU should get to know, too. Meg, Pauline and Blake are traversing the country this summer in a big blue bus (they call it the blue beast!) in the Cover America Tour. Sponsored by Consumers Union (the Consumer Reports folks) it is
The Blue Beast, and Your Chance to Make a Difference Read More »
Almost had a melt-down again last night…. but by the time the evening was over, it was almost a joyful experience! I received a note from a young woman named Heather, as follows: I would like to talk with you. I was diagnosed with SPTCL yesterday. I read your story and I feel exactly the
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Star Lawrence is a fellow health and medical blogger, commenting almost daily on the state of American healthcare, and her experiences. She’s often funny, and she’s always to the point. One of those “I have to laugh so I won’t cry” types of commentary. Star sent me a post to share with you, and it
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