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MRSA: Victimization and Shooting the Messenger
Yesterday’s post, where I told the stories of three (+2) victims of MRSA infections, raised ire, blame and excuses from commentators and emailers alike. Never mind that they were stories of five… more →
Every Patient's Advocate
From the Desk of (11/24/07)...
Trisha Torrey wrote 1 year ago: Some miscellany from the week, not requiring blog posts on their own…. Hope you all had a delightful … more →
Thank a Veteran for Your Medical Care
Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: Yesterday for my radio show I had the pleasure and honor of interviewing a doctor who spent 25 years … more →
Stealing Hope - Managing Expectations
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Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: While visiting Sarasota, FL a couple weeks ago, I missed this article in the New York Times, When Do … more →
From the desk of.... (11/2/07)
Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: Some miscellany from the week not requiring entire blog posts on their own… …… … more →
CNN and Misdiagnosis: Part II
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Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: CNN’s Empowered Patient, Elizabeth Cohen, provided more tips this week about what to do if you … more →
Newsweek's My Turn: What About the Patient?
Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: Last week, Newsweek’s My Turn featured an essay by Dr. Richard Karl. Newsweek called it … more →
Doctors are Blamers or Fixers, too
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Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: A week ago, I posted about Blamers and Fixers. Blamers are those people who have been hurt by our he … more →
Of Melanoma, Botox and Rocket Science
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Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: See if this doesn’t leave you shaking your head…. a story in the New York Times about a … more →
Groopman, CNN: Fire Your Doctor
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Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: Fabulous article for patients today! From one of my empowered patient gurus, Dr. Jerome Groopman, a … more →
Medical Retaliation - A Fact of Life
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Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: Two incidents in the past two days will make your hair stand on end. Both regard medical errors, an … more →
Doctors: How to Treat an Angry Patient
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Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: It’s not often I aim my blog posts toward doctors and providers, but this follow up post to He … more →
The Hell of the Angry Patient
Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: Greetings from Knoxville, TN. I’ve returned to a former “home” — lived in F … more →
Patient as Customer?
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Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: Part of my work is what I call health or medical “consumerism” — recognizing, talk … more →
Lymphoma Patients' "Secret" Option
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Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: Before you read this blog post, I’ll beg you to be patient with me. Having been diagnosed with … more →
The P and M Words: Easier Said than Done
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Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: Yesterday brought two excellent and interesting conversations, both of which could directly affect y … more →
Ovarian Cancer, Condescension and Intuition
Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: Ovarian Cancer is one of those topics I’ve blogged about previously, because my mother-in-law … more →
The COSTS of Medical Records Errors and Lies
Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: Sometimes my radio show conversations take a very unexpected turn — and yesterday’s post … more →
Depression, Relief and NO DRUGS
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Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: After my long absence (moving is SUCH a pain!) I was back in the radio taping saddle this morning. … more →
Got Fibroids? Avoid the Big H!
Trisha Torrey wrote 2 years ago: If you are a woman with fibroid tumors, pay attention! There may be an option your GYN isn’t … more →
