We go to hospitals are when we’re sick and in need of medical care. We expect that we’ll get better and then return to our lives. However, hospitals can also be very risky environments, exposing patients to dangerous pathogens and infections and potential medical...
Being a caregiver is a difficult, often isolating task. As a caregiver, it can be hard to manage the healthcare needs of your loved one while balancing the demands of the rest of your life. It can often feel so overwhelming that it seems downright impossible. One of...
Computers are everywhere. Naturally, they’re used widely by doctors and hospitals. Without doubt, these technologies are improving care and communication among doctors and patients. But there are new challenges too. Do digital tools interfere with a doctor’s ability...
Of course your doctors have a direct effect on your health, particularly the diagnosis and treatment of your ailments. It is also true that the type of relationship you have with your doctors can directly impact the care you receive. Like any relationship, a strained...
June 29, 2005. A day I will never forget. Our 17 year old son Zachary was diagnosed with a DIPG, an inoperable, malignant brain tumor, carrying a survival rate of less than 2%. Our world crumbled before us as we were told Zach had 4-6 weeks to live. To say we were...