Do not leave your doctor’s office until… (part 3)

Don't leave your doctor's office without your medical records

Medical records are not created equal. Just as you, your records are unique to you and only you. Medical records are created when you receive treatment of any kind, whether it is a simple look at a mole to see if it’s ok, or if you received a dreaded diagnosis. It’s all in your records… [Continue Reading]

Poor Sleep Could Put You In A Nursing Home?

Elderly Woman Sleeping

We have recently heard about how the lack of sleep can cause an increased risk of diabetes, weight gain and stroke, but listen to this new study! Did you know that lack of sleep could help put you into a nursing home? The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society revealed elderly women, who experienced the… [Continue Reading]

Do not leave your doctor’s office until… (part 2)

Take your medical records with you

You never know when the day may come when you or a family member may need to venture out and try to retrieve medical records. Its not always as easy as it may sound. In Part 1, I spoke about how important it is to get your medical records as you are leaving your doctor’s… [Continue Reading]

Do not leave your Doctor’s office until… (part 1)

Take your medical records with you

Please, never leave your doctor’s office until you have the secretary copy and give you your medical report or reports. Have you ever had to request your medical records from your doctor or hospital and got the “run around”? I am writing this article to inform you of your rights as an informed patient, to… [Continue Reading]