Here we are. It’s 2023 and after 19+ years of working with patients and their advocates, I have (at least SEMI) retired! Over the past few weeks I’ve been updating this website so those who are interested can find the articles and advice I’ve provided… Which brings us to this post 🙂 The posts you’ll […]
Time Has Marched On Read More »
It’s 2019 – mid-year – the end of June to be exact. The last time I posted on this site was more than 2 years ago. I would tell you I’m embarrassed that it’s been so long since the last one, but – actually – no. I’m not! Because I’ve been very very busy helping
After all these years… Read More »
There simply are not enough hours in the day. When the “good idea” part of your brain goes into overdrive, and the clock can’t keep up with it, then you’re left with the same 24 everyone else has – with more stuff to do, stuff that takes longer because it’s new. Such has been my
Your Comments – Loud, Clear, and Acted Upon Read More »
When oncologists consider recommendations for their patients’ cancer treatment, they will often consider the guidelines published by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. They expect to find the latest information in effective treatment, based on the best research, along with information they can share with their patients. But it turns out, that may not be what’s
Patients Looking Out for Each Other – When Patients Know Best Read More »
This post is two things: 1. A description of the problem which has to do with money, influence, and once again, it’s the little guy who will lose out. 2. A call to action for those who live in New York State – where the most egregious of examples is taking place now. (And may
Getting Away With Murder? Public Records, New York and Across the US Read More »
Last week we watched (or more likely heard summaries during newscasts of) the Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS Supreme Court of the United States) hearings on American healthcare reform (AKA The ACA, Affordable Care Act.) For those of us engaged in health-related issues every day, it was fascinating to watch the transition, and the voices of pundits,
True Confessions – My Take on Health Care Reform Read More »
In a conversation with a friend the other day, I was explaining the need for patient advocates (which she got immediately) – and the “tutor tongue-twister” came to mind. Do you know it? A tutor who tooted the flute, Tried to tutor two tooters to toot, Said the two to the tutor, “It’s tougher to
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Please note that this column first appeared in the Syracuse Post Standard October 11, 2011 ……………………………….. In the “old” days, we could phone for a primary care doctor’s appointment in the morning, be seen right away, spend enough time with the doctor, leave with a treatment plan, and usually feel better within a day or
A Dose of Reality – Today’s Doctor Appointment Read More »
