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"When Doctors Listen Less and Assume More: Little Failures Change the Patient’s Choices and Experience"
Too often, a patient’s needs and wishes are overshadowed by a doctor’s perspective about what’s “best.”
Dr. Gerda Maissel
Jul 16
"The Roles We Play: The Questioner, the Disengaged One, and the Leader – Adults in Their Families of Origin During a Medical Crisis, Part 2"
In This Issue: In part one, we explored three of the six family roles I’ve noticed that adults take on during a prolonged medical crisis, and how these roles impact families under stress.
Dr. Gerda Maissel
Jun 19
"The Roles We Play Part 1: The Angry One, the Panicker, and the Supporter – Adults In Their Families of Origin During a Medical Crisis"
In This Issue: In part one we explore three of the five family roles I’ve noticed that adults take on during a prolonged medical crisis. This issue covers the Angry One, the Panicker, and the Supporter —and how these roles impact families under stress. Part two will cover the Leader and the Disengaged One.
Dr. Gerda Maissel
Jun 11
Move ‘Em In, Move ‘Em Out: Handling the Hospital to Rehab Conveyor Belt with Confidence
In This Issue: When a hospital announces its time for you to leave, you may feel surprised and overwhelmed.
Dr. Gerda Maissel
Apr 2
Last month, I shared Honey Bunny’s hospitalization journey
Last month, I shared Honey Bunny’s hospitalization journey and the challenges we faced in making fully informed healthcare decisions
Dr. Gerda Maissel
Mar 20
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