Category Archives: Customer relations

Doctor’s office visits and inefficiency

Frustrated by the slowness of the healthcare system? Here’s a look at how we spend our time when we go to the doctor’s office.

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Cardiac bypass surgery: a patient’s experience

After 22 years of working on medical and nursing malpractice cases, I’ve learned that that you should take every opportunity to stack the odds in your favor. My husband’s Medicare card permits him to get medical care anywhere in the … Continue reading

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Cataract Surgery: Under the Knife

The waiting Two days ago at this time I was waiting to be called into the same day surgery area of a major eye hospital in a major city. I checked out my paperwork and saw I had a diagnosis … Continue reading

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Doctors, Are You Listening to Your Patients? Communication From the Patient’s Perspective Part 4

7. Give me clear instructions. Use language I can understand. Give me my diagnosis; help me understand the treatment plan, and tell me the next steps. If I am receiving drugs known to be at high risk for errors, give … Continue reading

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Doctors, Are You Listening to Your Patients? Communication From the Patient’s Perspective Part 3

Here’s what doctors need to know – from your perspective, as a patient. Imagine what your health care would be like if all doctors read this article. 5. Give me education. Providing education at appointments and discharge from a healthcare … Continue reading

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