Hearing a cancer diagnosis is one of the scariest moments you can experience. I know. It happened to us in 2005 when our teenage son was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor. Everyone with cancer wants the best chance for a good outcome. How can you increase your chances of a good outcome? Choose a […]
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When and How to Report Doctor Misconduct
As hard as I try to be the best version of myself possible, I sometimes disappoint myself. It’s safe to assume that everyone has moments they’d like to replay or forget entirely. Humans aren’t perfect. And that includes doctors. Therefore, doctors can make mistakes or behave rudely. And some of them even break the law. […]
What do Doctors Think About Online Reviews and Ratings?
When planning almost anything these days, from vacations and birthday parties to haircuts and oil changes, many of us read online reviews before making a decision. The same is true for people choosing doctors. In my recent post How Do You Find a New Doctor You Can Trust?, I discuss the merits of online reviews […]
How Do You Find a New Doctor You Can Trust?
Everyone wants, and deserves, a qualified doctor with whom they can have a good partnership. You may be looking for a doctor due to a move or the need for a new specialist. Or you might be searching for a new doctor because you are unhappy with your current doctor for any number of reasons […]
Is it Time for a New Doctor?
This is the 3rd and final post answering the question: when is it time to change doctors? Having a positive relationship with each of your doctors, participating in the decision-making process, and trusting your doctor can all help you get the best healthcare possible. There are some issues that should lead you to look for […]
Should You Switch Doctors?
This is the second post covering issues with your doctor that could lead you to fire your doctor and look for a replacement. Nobody is perfect, doctors included. If your doctor is incompetent, doesn’t listen to you, and/or treats you rudely, it’s time for a new doctor. But what if the issues you have with […]
When Is It Time To Change Doctors?
Many, if not all of us, have at some point been at least a little bit annoyed or frustrated with a doctor. Perhaps your doctor ignored your complaints or rushed you through an appointment. Maybe the doctor isn’t capable of handling your care. Or maybe the staff was rude or you never heard back about […]
Hospital Safety Grades – How Safe are Hospitals?
By zaggocare on December 4, 2017 in Evaluating a Doctor or Hospital, Hospital Issues, Patient Safety
Hospitals are where we go to seek care and treatment. Many of us go fully expecting to heal and come home better than when we went in. And no one goes expecting to get sicker. And while all hospitals have policies and procedures in place to reduce a patient’s risk to dangerous pathogens, infections and […]
Doctors’ Stress Impacts Patients
The results of a 2016 nationwide survey by The Physicians Foundation demonstrate what doctors think about the state of the medical profession, including doctors’ stress. This survey, completed by over 17,200 doctors, shows that doctors have low morale and high stress. Doctors struggle to provide patients with reasonable access to care, and to adapt to changing […]
Wondering How to Choose the “Best” Hospital? Find out How Doctors Would Choose a Hospital for Their Own Care.
The hospital you choose for your treatment can have a big impact on your health. It can be an overwhelming decision that leaves you wondering how to choose the best hospital. Yes, there are websites with helpful information you can use to compare hospitals, and I suggest that you do so (see a list of […]