Over the past few weeks, I have written various posts on the experiences I have had with people whom I am working with as a Nurse Advocate. Each person came with unique issues related to their health. One patient had a suspected deep vein thrombosis, one was...
In a recent doctor’s appointment with a client, I learned her liver enzymes were elevated. The doctor seeing her is a hematologist. He ordered a few tests as the client’s chief complaint was extreme fatigue. Once the labs were back, he looked over her...
In the HMO world, referrals and authorizations are intertwined. Last week, my husband saw his primary doctor in follow up for treatment for a DVT. In the previous visit, the primary care doctor mentioned that he might need to see a cardiovascular surgeon. In...
Last week, I shared a post titled: It Takes A Village: Working Together With Your Healthcare Team. In this post, I shared information on key members of your healthcare team who are in place to work with to help you understand your diagnosis, the treatment plan and the...
If we want a healthcare system that works, it is important that each person who enters the healthcare system be an active member of their team. In this post, I highlight five key members of the healthcare team in place to help people navigate through the complex...
