Here are 6 Important Risk Factors for Pressure Sores You Need to Know
Pressure sores are a serious health concern for anyone living with paralysis. Here are six factors that will help determine whether you get them.
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A Private Patient Advocate Can Bridge the Gap Between You and Your Doctor
In an ideal world, a doctor is also the patient advocate. Unfortunately, doctors don’t always fulfill this role. Here are six ways a patient advocate can work with your doctor.
Medical Errors Are a Huge Problem. You Can Help Prevent Them.
We all know that medical errors can be anywhere from annoying to catastrophic for patients. While you can’t eliminate 100% of the risk of medical errors, you can become a partner in the effort. Here’s how.
5 Mobile Health Care Apps You Need Now
There’s a dizzying array of fitness, health, and wellness apps. To help you sort through them, here are five indispensable mobile health care apps you can use to track medications, find or even meet with doctors, and more.
Always Read Your Doctor’s Notes. Here’s why.
When you see a doctor, always review their notes at the end of the visit. If you don’t, you could be missing crucial information.
New Proposed Rule Fights Government Discrimination Against People With Disabilities
A new proposed rule would keep medical providers funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from discriminating against people with disabilities. The rule would prohibit making medical decisions based on outdated stereotypes, or on formulas that value the lives of people with disabilities less than others. It also would improve accessibility …
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Lying to Your Doctor Can Put You in a World of Hurt
Have you ever lied to your doctor or downplayed your symptoms? If so, you’re far from alone — and that’s a huge problem.
Take Control of Your Health Care Journey: 5 Essential Tips for Being Your Own Advocate
Many of us appreciate the many medical breakthroughs that allow us to live longer, happier lives, but we’re frustrated by how hard it is sometimes to get the quality health care we seek. It doesn’t have to be complicated if you know how to work the system.
Unleash the Perfect Pet: How to Choose the Right Companion or Service Dog
Companion and service dogs have changed the lives of thousands of people with disabilities. But bringing one home is a big step, and there are a lot of important things to consider. Here are some of them.
How to Choose the Perfect Wheelchair, According to the World Health Organization
Communication, fit, training, and follow-up are vital when buying a wheelchair. Otherwise, you could be stuck with an expensive piece of equipment that doesn’t work for you or that could even cause an injury.