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Or shots… or cream… or whatever treatment you have been prescribed. Easier said than done, sometimes. You went to the doctor and they added something else to the long list of things you have to take. This one has a commercial on TV, so you know it’s going to be expensive. It can be tempting
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In our lives, there are things that get in the way of doing the things we want. Sometimes there isn’t enough money. Sometimes you need a ride to the appointment, or the pharmacy. Other times, you just don’t understand what is happening. These are called gaps in care. It means there is a disconnect or
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The medical world is full of big words that don’t mean anything unless you are in the field. The other term for this is JARGON. A lot of medical workers forget that most people aren’t familiar with the medical language they use every day. If you don’t understand, please ask them to explain in laymen’s
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The typical experience at a visit is a long wait to see your provider with very little accomplished. You have complex problems with complex solutions. Most visits are for 15 minutes or less! The doctor doesn’t listen to the whole story, how can they possibly treat the whole story? Doctors, nurse practitioners (NP), and physician
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Information is power. Without it, we are a slave to those who have it. Health is complicated, but the information is available. You have already taken the first step by reading this post. Next, throw your issue into a few search engines. Google is not very helpful sometimes. Click the References link at the top
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