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Chapter 1: How Bad is the American Healthcare System, Really?
It Helps to Know What To Watch Out For. Falling through the large cracks of our medical system is far worse than being late due to traffic.
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Helene M. Epstein
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The New Improved Patient No More: A Guide to Surviving American Healthcare
I’ve learned a great deal about surviving the American healthcare system –– the hard way –– by making a lot of mistakes, as a mother, daughter, wife…
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A Holiday Wish for You
Whatever the holidays mean to you, may your wishes come true. This week, all the celebrations converge in a holiday big bang. What do you most need this…
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RIP Kris Kristofferson, Diagnostic Quality Warrior
Kristofferson's medical history should be taught to residents and medical students. What I will always admire Kristofferson for is sharing his important…
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The Power of Patients to Heal Healthcare
A group effort of Science and Love
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Helene M. Epstein
Failure to Communicate
Five steps you can take to harness the benefits and avoid the gaps in the 21st Century Cures Act. Having control of your medical data, including test…
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“I don’t know.” Part 2.
Six reasons why Diagnostic Uncertainty exists and why doctors and patients should welcome it.
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Patient No More is free advice on how to protect ourselves from misdiagnosis and medical error written by a national advocate for patients & healthcare journalist. A GUIDE TO SURVIVING AMERICAN HEALTHCARE is a culmination of all I’ve learned, free for you
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