Information and Critical Thinking for Your Health
(Snippets from the frontline) A stranger making your medical decisions Who you marry, what car you drive, or where you live are personal decisions. But, would you want your medical … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Your doctor advocate is under attack When you are ill in the hospital, you must have someone who will be your advocate. Until recently, your doctor … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Elmer and Edie He was born and raised in Tennessee, married his high school sweetheart, fought in WWII on a battleship, and returned with a Purple … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Lodging a hospital complaint If you don’t like food at a restaurant, you don’t go back. If your car is still spewing smoke, you find another … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Under the influence Alcohol consumption has side effects as it permeates society at all levels. Where does it start? Parents who drink alcohol might imprint similar … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Palliative and hospice care jargonese Hospice care is essential to assure minimal pain and suffering at end-of-life. This awareness has evolved over the past two decades, … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Hospice care not reflected in healthcare statistics Some healthcare agencies and hospitals are shuffling elder seniors into hospice at a rapid rate because it is profitable. … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) The scoop on some hospice care agencies Caring for patients at end-of-life requires experience, communication skills, sensitivity, and medical knowledge. The majority are elder seniors, and … Continue Reading →