Unlocking the Healing Conversation

Unlocking the Healing Conversation: Mastering Doctor-Patient Communication

Patient Empowerment 101 with Ann M. Hester, MD
"Informed Health: Empowerment Through Questions – Your Guide to Doctor-Patient Communication"

In this podcast, Dr. Hester will inform you what to ask, and how to answer the questions your healthcare provider may ask of you.

We will discuss and cover some of the following topics which are available in her book, Patient Empowerment 101 -

How to optimize each medical encounter to get the most out of every visit
Specific questions doctors want to know about common symptoms
How to expedite your own diagnosis and minimize unnecessary tests and procedures
Tips on choosing the right doctor
How to unravel the health insurance maze and understand what you are getting
How easy it is to develop a personal copy of health records
Ways to stay safe in the hospital
How technology can help improve your health
Why having an advocate in your care is invaluable
Common medical tests and terms your doctor may use to explain your results
Frequently used medical abbreviations
Glossary of common medical terms and a pronunciation key for difficult words
And More!

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