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Health-Care Proxy

Health-Care Proxy

"Being a Health-Care Proxy Part 1: Conversations that shape your last gift"

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Jan 12

HBO’s The Pitt ho‘oponopono University of Hawaii

HBO’s The Pitt ho‘oponopono University of Hawaii

"Four Simple Phrases for Life’s Hardest Moment "

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Dec 8, 2025

Healthcare Facts | Healthcare System

Healthcare Facts | Healthcare System

"Guest Blog: Dr. Brian Schack, fed up with misinformation, shares healthcare facts"

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Nov 13, 2025

physicians are leaving practic

physicians are leaving practic

When Doctors Walk Away

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Nov 10, 2025

At-Home Urgent Care

At-Home Urgent Care

"At-Home Urgent Care: The Doctor Will See You… on Your Sofa"

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Oct 9, 2025

Falling for the UK’s Healthcare

Falling for the UK’s Healthcare

"Falling for the UK’s Healthcare"

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Aug 29, 2025

ICU

ICU

"Are Families Roadblocks—or Just Unheard Allies? Advocacy in the ICU"

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Aug 11, 2025

Patient’s Choices

Patient’s Choices

"When Doctors Listen Less and Assume More: Little Failures Change the Patient’s Choices and Experience"

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Jul 16, 2025

Foglight, The Foglight, My MD Advisor, Medical Navigation, Patient Advocacy, Medical Navigator, Patient Advocate, Advocate For Your Care, Family Dynamics, Caregiver Support, Chronic Illness Journey, Healthcare Stress, Navigating Medical Crisis

Foglight, The Foglight, My MD Advisor, Medical Navigation, Patient Advocacy, Medical Navigator, Patient Advocate, Advocate For Your Care, Family Dynamics, Caregiver Support, Chronic Illness Journey, Healthcare Stress, Navigating Medical Crisis

"The Roles We Play: The Questioner, the Disengaged One, and the Leader – Adults in Their Families of Origin During a Medical Crisis, Part 2"

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Jun 19, 2025

"The Roles We Play Part 1: The Angry One, the Panicker, and the Supporter – Adults In Their Families of Origin During a Medical Crisis"

"The Roles We Play Part 1: The Angry One, the Panicker, and the Supporter – Adults In Their Families of Origin During a Medical Crisis"

"The Roles We Play Part 1: The Angry One, the Panicker, and the Supporter – Adults In Their Families of Origin During a Medical Crisis"

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Jun 11, 2025

Hospital to Rehab

Hospital to Rehab

Move ‘Em In, Move ‘Em Out: Handling the Hospital to Rehab Conveyor Belt with Confidence

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Apr 2, 2025

healthcare decisions

healthcare decisions

Last month, I shared Honey Bunny’s hospitalization journey

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Mar 20, 2025

"The Value of a Second Opinion (or Even a Fifth): Taking Control of Your Health and Making Fully Informed Decisions"

"The Value of a Second Opinion (or Even a Fifth): Taking Control of Your Health and Making Fully Informed Decisions"

The Foglight #20 - The Value of a Second Opinion (or Even a Fifth): Taking Control of Your Health and Making Fully Informed Decisions

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Mar 12, 2025

Six Mistakes in the Making: The Errors I Caught during my Honey Bunny’s Hospital Stay

Six Mistakes in the Making: The Errors I Caught during my Honey Bunny’s Hospital Stay

Six Mistakes in the Making: The Errors I Caught during my Honey Bunny’s Hospital Stay

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Feb 13, 2025

The Foglight #19 - Six Mistakes in the Making: The Errors I Caught during my Honey Bunny’s Hospital Stay

The Foglight #19 - Six Mistakes in the Making: The Errors I Caught during my Honey Bunny’s Hospital Stay

The Foglight #19 - Six Mistakes in the Making: The Errors I Caught during my Honey Bunny’s Hospital Stay

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Jan 14, 2025

The Foglight #18 - The Secret to Solo Aging Part 3: Actively Connect to Other People

The Foglight #18 - The Secret to Solo Aging Part 3: Actively Connect to Other People

The Foglight #18 - The Secret to Solo Aging Part 3: Actively Connect to Other People

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Jan 3, 2025

Imagine losing the ability to understand speech

Imagine losing the ability to understand speech

Imagine losing the ability to understand speech

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Dec 30, 2024

The Foglight #17 - The Secret to Solo Aging Part 2: Health Risks to Know Before It’s Too Late

The Foglight #17 - The Secret to Solo Aging Part 2: Health Risks to Know Before It’s Too Late

The Foglight #17 - The Secret to Solo Aging Part 2: Health Risks to Know Before It’s Too Late

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Dec 18, 2024

The Foglight #16 - The Secret to Solo Aging Part 1: Why More Seniors Are Facing the Challenges of Solo Aging

The Foglight #16 - The Secret to Solo Aging Part 1: Why More Seniors Are Facing the Challenges of Solo Aging

The Foglight #16 - The Secret to Solo Aging Part 1: Why More Seniors Are Facing the Challenges of Solo Aging

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Nov 5, 2024

The Foglight #15 - Choosing the Right Doctor: Why a Second Opinion Matters

The Foglight #15 - Choosing the Right Doctor: Why a Second Opinion Matters

The Foglight #15 - Choosing the Right Doctor: Why a Second Opinion Matters

Foglight Newsletter

Dr. Gerda Maissel

Oct 21, 2024

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