Healthcare Services

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.

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.

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.

My yearning to find answers for better health has been quite an adventure and also quite expensive. Here is a summary of my investigation.

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.

If you are a helper, you already know that eagerly helping others is not always a positive experience. Society and others encourage us to help if we can, but how do we know when or who to help?

Learn about 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.

This article provides information on some of the barriers caregivers encounter in taking care of themselves. It also offers suggestions for others to help or offer care.

Even when you've tried and failed to find the right doctor with the answers to your unexplained symptoms, don't give up. Keep trying! The doctor you seek may be the very next one you see.

"Sandwiched" between caring for aging parents and a chronically ill child can wear anyone down. Staying positive and avoiding caregiver burnout requires conscious effort, but it can be done.

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.

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.

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.

If a loved one is dealing with cancer, your strength is vital. Staying strong is not mandatory, but it helps you cope.

This is a description of each eye specialist profession. Knowing this will help you choose the right one for your needs.

A guide to filing a complaint about mental health services and treatments in the UK.

Worker's compensation is designed to provide medical coverage when an employee is injured on the job. But what happens years later when the injury worsens and the worker has a different employer?