Poetry by Cate Chason: A Gift for GHHS Chapters
June 26, 2014

This post is part of our collection of “Gold Nuggets” —  our way of alerting the medical community to original artwork, poetry or multimedia that stimulate discussion and reflection. In a … chevron_right Read more

Patient’s mother advises physicians to listen to the whispers
May 9, 2014

by Jena Jake I am the mother of a child with Autism, which — by default — makes me a major consumer of the healthcare system. Over the last twelve … chevron_right Read more

Prejudice: A poem by Arielle Silverman
February 18, 2014

This post is part of our collection of “Gold Nuggets” —  our way of alerting the medical community to original artwork, poetry or multimedia that stimulate discussion and reflection. In … chevron_right Read more

Assumptions for better patient care of people with developmental disabilities
February 12, 2014

by Jordan Jankus I didn’t have any real knowledge of people with disabilities until my daughter Jessica was born. Over the past 35 years, she has proven to be a … chevron_right Read more

Becoming the voice of the patient
January 22, 2014

You are 82 years old. An injury has landed you in the hospital and after a week you are ready to gain back your strength and mobility.  Your family and … chevron_right Read more

How to talk to your doctor
October 31, 2013

Healthcare today is focused on “patient-centered care”, a movement for doctors and patients to work together to make medical decisions. In order to work together successfully, a healthcare provider must … chevron_right Read more

Five things physicians can do for people with mild cognitive impairment
October 18, 2013

Dr. David Hilfiker is a physician who was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairmentand was told it would probably lead to Alzheimer’s disease.  In a brave move, he decided to start … chevron_right Read more

Doctor vs. Mechanic
August 23, 2013

Every July, I get my car inspected. I don’t know the mechanic, nor do I know what exactly he does with the wires, valves, and hoses. If the car passes … chevron_right Read more

How much time does a patient spend waiting for a doctor?
July 2, 2013

  Sources: The Waiting Begins data is from a report by Merit Hawkins & Associates: 2009 Survey of Physician Appointment Wait Times Ready Yet data is from a report by … chevron_right Read more

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