Patient Empowerment
Breaking Down Barriers, Talking to Your Doctor
I never understood the privilege I had of understanding my doctor until I didn’t understand
Carly Flumer
October 26, 2020
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Patient Empowerment
What You Should Expect From VA Healthcare
It has come up several times in the Patients Rising Concierge that veterans, or the
Jim Sliney Jr, Editor
October 8, 2020
Patients Rising University
How To Find Patient Transportation Services
Scenario: You have a doctor’s appointment but no way to get there. You’ve asked your
Samantha Smith
September 17, 2020
Patients Rising University
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What are the Differences?
I recently had a conversation with someone about aging and memory dysfunction. I found myself
Jim Sliney Jr, Editor
September 1, 2020
Disease
Getting To Know Diseases of the Thyroid
Diseases of the Thyroid Gland: What You Need to Know Our thyroid gland plays a
Jim Sliney Jr, Editor
August 12, 2020
Patient Story
Anthony’s Liver Versus Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
This is the story of Anthony Villiotti’s liver, and Anthony’s liver matters to you. It
Jim Sliney Jr, Editor
August 4, 2020
Patients Rising University
Curtailing the Costs: The Argument for Masks
There has been a popular movement of businesses requiring masks for customers and staff. States
Jim Sliney Jr.
July 20, 2020
Disease
Diabetes: Cost, Agency, and a Need for Change
This story comes from Franee, a type one diabetic who decided she could no longer
Franee
July 10, 2020
Patients Rising University
Mistakes in Medical Records: 4 Tips
I have been seeing doctors for my disease (psoriasis) since the beginning of time. In
Editor
January 10, 2019
Patient Empowerment
FYI, How to Beat Osteoporosis
Bones break. It happens. If you have osteoporosis, your bones are less bendable, more fragile.
Jim Sliney Jr.
May 17, 2018
Patient Empowerment
New Diagnosis: What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed
Patient’s Guide: What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed by a New Diagnosis It’s easy to
John
May 3, 2017