Healthcare Services
Getting Good Medical Care With Self-Advocacy
I’ve had to learn to confidently speak up for myself and my child’s needs. Most chromosomally challenged kids like mine perish prenatally or under age one, but my girl is five. Knowing how to self-advocate is an important part of how I do it.
My First Visit to a Hospice Patient
This article is the story of my first visit to a hospice patient, but it is also a story about getting more comfortable in a scary and sad environment.
How the Canadian Universal Health Care System Works
Canada is home to a universal health care system, but how does it work, what does it cost, and how does it stack up to the system in the United States remain regular questions from people on both sides of the border.
Signs of Stress in a Caregiver and Tips to Avoid Burning Out
About 1 in 3 US citizens are providing care for an older adult. Facts, tips and methods to cope with difficulties are discussed. Caregiver burnout symptoms are reviewed, as is coping with the difficulties of caring for a loved one.
Beware of Problems With Medicare Advantage Plans
Learn about the issues some people have had with Medicare Advantage Plans that have made getting the care they need at the price they thought they were going to pay difficult.
My Experience as a Patient at Shriners Hospital for Children
A review of my experience at Shriners Hospital, including information about the hospital, my journey as a patient, life after leaving Shriners, and recommendations for future patients.
How to Disenroll From Your Ontario Healthcare Provider
Whether you've moved or are unhappy with your current doctor, you must de-enroll from your current doctor with the Ministry of Health before a new doctor can accept you as a patient. Here's how to do it.
Risks and Benefits of 23andMe DNA Analysis: A Personal Experience
It's a brave new world where genealogy meets genetics. 23andMe provides direct-to-consumer genetic testing. You pay to turn over your DNA and personal data. Big companies profit. Understand the risks.
25 Ways to Cope When a Loved One Has Cancer
If a loved one is dealing with cancer, your strength is vital. Staying strong is not mandatory, but it helps you cope.
Three Types of Eye Doctors: Know Which Specialist You Need
This is a description of each profession of eye care specialists. This will help you choose the right one for your specific needs.
Mental Illness Treatment and Making a Complaint
A guide to filing a complaint about mental health services and treatments in the UK.
Words From a Nurse: Why You Wait 6 Hours in an Emergency Room
Have you ever been to an emergency room where you spent the better part of your day either in the waiting room or lying uncomfortably on a bed of wheels, desperately wondering when someone was going to tell you what is wrong with you?