This article in yesterday’s Washington Post is about an MD whose wife ended up in the hospital. He learned some lessons “about surviving the American health-care system.”
He makes four points in this article:
* Speak up.
* Don’t be afraid to ask for a specialist.
* Don’t feel bad about asking to speak with a patient advocate.
* Share your health challenges with others and don’t stop searching for help.
Here’s a link to the article:
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As a doctor, I thought I knew how to treat my patients. Then my wife ended up in the hospital.
Here’s what her illness taught me about successful medical care.
The Washington Post
By Joseph Ladapo
January 25, 2016
Robin