Little known fact: 20 – 30% of all patients end up back in the hospital within a month. Often, it’s because they don’t get their prescriptions filled or get to their follow-up doctor appointments. Sometimes patients ignore signs of health problems after a hospital...
After a hospital stay, bills will start pouring in, and trust me, they will be shocking. Even with good insurance your out-of-pocket costs may still be an “ouch.” Most hospital charges may appear out of control to you, but you do have some control. Just know how and...
When we’re under the weather, our minds and memories simply don’t operate at 100%. Fortunately, we have smart phones and smart apps to help us “fill in the blanks.” For every doctor’s appointment, ask your doctor’s permission to...
Two Heads are Better Than One! Gary is a tall, once lanky 50-something guy whose stooped posture now betrays pain and significant muscle deterioration. Despite weekly physical therapy and swimming he does on his own, his body seemed to be aging by the minute....
With the rise in specialty medicine and pharmaceutical research, a plethora of drug treatments are now available for just about every condition. Even for some conditions that are a bit of a stretch. (Restless leg syndrome – really?) Today, the average number of...
Unless you have 2 legal documents signed by your child, medical providers have to treat you like a stranger — and that’s the law. Upon age 18, everyone becomes responsible for their own medical decisions unless they give consent for others...
