Tag: physicians

After In-Patient Stay – A Caregiver’s Task List

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We’ve been home a week. And yes, I’m so thankful (so so thankful) hubby was well enough to be discharged. And yes, I much prefer sleeping in my bed to sleeping in a hospital ICU recliner. And yes, the commute, parking fees, and unlimited snacking have taken a toll on my wallet and waistline. But […]

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Dear Clinician, Listen To The Caregiver

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Nobody knows my husband, his medical history, or his baseline (what he’s like on a “normal day”) better than me. So, when I have questions or comments about a clinical decision, or share feedback about his clinical status, my words are meaningful. While my commentary and participation is important, I also fully recognize that I […]

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7 tips: Get the Most Out of the next Doctor’s Appointment

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Doctor appointments. Many of them. Different specialists. Different offices. Sometimes in the same day or week. It comes with the territory of being a caregiver for someone with a chronic condition, but it isn’t any less overwhelming. There are two kinds of doctor visits. Doctor visits for discovery and doctor visits for follow up – […]

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