Monday, June 22, 2009

Better care through advocacy.

Check out this great story (thanks Geoff!) about navigating “the health care maze” with the help of a patient advocate: Advocates Help Patients

She didn’t lack for doctors. At one point more than a dozen were puzzling over her diagnosis. But they often didn't talk to each other, and Betsaida Gutierrez didn't understand what they were telling her.

I think this could be the first job I am more than 100% qualified to do. Read and listen to more stories like Betsaida’s here: npr.org

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