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I am concerned that the specialization of medicine is leading to a decrease in the quality of care available rather than an increase. I have seen this more and the past several months as my husband has had a series of mysterious medical conditions requiring different “specialties” to determine the underlying cause. Unfortunately, these specialties do …
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As a former nurse, and as a current caregiver, let me emphasize to you the importance of your role as a member of the healthcare team. If you ever doubt your value, let me assure you that you are valuable beyond measure. Continue reading here: https://multiplesclerosis.net/caregiver/essential-member-healthcare-team/
Lynn has never been good at sharing information. He’s one of those men who can go to the doctor about a problem, find out he has a new medical condition, start a new treatment program, and when he comes home will say, “The doctor says I’m fine,” or say nothing at all. He did that …
Out of the blue today, Lynn asked me to write about advocacy. He said, “please stress to your readers the importance of having an advocate or being one for yourself,” so here goes. When Lynn and I first got married, we were both VERY independent. Both of us had been married before and both of …
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