Greater National Advocates Blog

Navigating the complexities of the healthcare system can be overwhelming, especially when faced with a significant illness or injury.  During these times, the presence of a patient advocate can be a game-changer, ensuring the patient’s...

If you have symptoms that are not yet diagnosed, you may be led to repeated ER visits for symptoms of pain relief. You may need a specialized medical visit, but the wait is too long. Perhaps you saw a specialist, yet your symptoms were poorly...

As our parents age, the roles we once knew can begin to shift. Where they were once the caregivers and decision-makers, the dynamic may gradually reverse, placing adult children in positions of responsibility and care. One of the most crucial...

In brief, the AFib-targeted 'ABC' surgical technique summarized in the below referenced YouTube video (in combination with deep lifestyle changes related to nutrition, exercise, stress management, improved sleep rhythms and the almost total...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. It's a staggering statistic that highlights the urgency and prevalence of this medical emergency. A stroke can be a life-altering event, impacting not just the individual but their...

May 8, 2024, marks the twentieth anniversary of the delayed diagnosis that forever changed everything for me. Each year, as this date approaches, I reflect on the seemingly carefree life I was leading—happily married, with wonderful grammar...

A Crystal Ball is Good for Many Things - Except in Business Practices For thousands of years, crystal balls have been used for divination purposes to seek visions through clairvoyance and see one's future through fortune telling. This magnificent...

This blog post is part two in a series based on a true story. Please read "The Price of Misdiagnosis, Part I" (posted on March 1, 2024) before reading this post. In 2020, the US Department of Health and Human Services estimated that 157...

Have you taken the steps needed to get out of this rut and actually get answers? Proper testing? Proper diagnosis? Proper management? Has your quality of life improved? If not, make the change now.  Working with a private independent patient...

I often hear this statement from new clients that I start working with.  I have concerns with my doctor but I don’t want to bring them up because “I want to be a good patient”. Working as a healthcare provider myself...

I’ve been working with Joan for two years now, coaching her as she provides care to her spouse, Jeff, following a diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia. With this condition, language ability progressively declines. Eventually, changes in...

Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, and few experiences are as jolting as receiving a diagnosis of an unexpected illness. As a physician, I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact that such news can have on individuals and...

Are your medications overwhelming? Is it difficult to keep track of your loved ones' medications? Do you take your medications as ordered? Do you have a system in place ensuring that your medicine is organized so you do not miss a dose? If you are...

Presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s recent comments about her parents — suggesting that all people decline cognitively as they age — got my attention. It’s simply not true and it made me angry. However, as someone prone to...

In the intricate tapestry of modern healthcare, the role of a patient advocate stands out as a beacon of support and guidance for individuals navigating the complexities of illness and treatment. While patient advocates come from diverse...