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Speak Up For Your Health
Advocating for your health is important, but it’s not easy. In Speak Up For Your Health, Dr. Archelle Georgiou talks with patients about how they overcame feeling intimidated by today’s complex medical system and used their voice to finally get the care they needed. These personal stories along with Archelle’s practical tips will empower you to have a balanced (non-paternalistic) relationship with your healthcare provider.
Episodes
- Speak Up For Your Health
The Twists, Turns & Complexities of Cancer Treatment
A new cancer diagnosis often comes with shock, fear, and then dozens of micro-decisions. They range from “Do I need a second opinion?“ to “Is there something…
- Speak Up For Your Health
Not Afraid to Ruffle Feathers: Kris' Story (Part 2)
Each year, 400,000 hospitalized patients experience some type of preventable harm – and this does not include the near misses that don't result in a negative…
- Speak Up For Your Health
The Choices I Made Determined My Husbands Survival: Kris’ Story (Part 1)
Do health care "miracles" actually exist? Or, are they the result of quick action and persistent advocacy? Kris and Dave, both 53, were enjoying their favorite…
- Speak Up For Your Health
Cut the Red Tape: Get X-Ray Results…Now!
The complexity of the healthcare system often results in miscommunication, difficulty obtaining medical records, and delays in care. Kelsey shares her…
- Speak Up For Your Health
Jumping Through Passion & Pain: Amanda’s Choice
What would you do if an activity that gives you an incredible amount of joy is also the root cause of your serious injury? How do you explain to your surgeon…
- Speak Up For Your Health
When It Comes To Medical Care, Sometimes Less Is More
Advocating for the medical care you want doesn't always translate into getting the medical care you need. This is what Lynn learned (the hard way) when she…
- Speak Up For Your Health
1 Patient. 2 Doctors. 2 Different Opinions
Medicine is a science and an art, and this means that doctors can have vastly different recommendations about how to treat a condition. This is the situation…
- Speak Up For Your Health
Confront Arrogance
Vicki was really, really sick after her cancer surgery. Her doctor – arrogant and dismissive – wasn't listening to her symptoms. Fear, combined with anger…
- Speak Up For Your Health
Doctors Make Mistakes. If You Think Something’s Not Right... .Say Something
A young college student needed contraception. She'd done her research, was sure about her preferences and adamant about what she wanted. Her doctor agreed but…