Need a New Doctor? 19 Must-Ask Questions
Adapted from The Take-Charge Patient by Martine Ehrenclou, here are vital questions to ask before picking a new MD.
KevinMD publishes two excerpts from The Take Charge Patient
Communicate and strengthen your relationship
with your doctor
Your relationship with your doctor is an important one that can last for many years. It is a partnership. You and your doctor collaborate to maintain your good health and to treat any medical conditions, illnesses or injuries that occur. A good doctor-patient relationship includes mutual trust, respect and good communication. Read Feature Here...
Tips to maximize the relationship with your doctor
Here are a few suggestions that will help you make the most of your relationship with your doctor. They are for your benefit as a patient, because the more you know, the more empowered you will feel. Read Feature Here...
Martine was interviewed for a feature on KABC Channel 7 called "Hernias in women often overlooked, misdiagnosed"
Friday, February 03, 2012. See article with the Video.
Martine was interviewed for a feature on DailyNews called "Hidden hernias: Painful holes in muscle are often misdiagnosed or overlooked in women. August 4, 2011. See article
Martine was interviewed for a feature on Press-Telegram call "Author used her own 'take charge' method to help discover hernia problem".
August 03, 2011 See article
Press for Critical Conditions,
Martine's award-winning first book.
Critical Conditions: The Essential Hospital Guide To Get Your Loved One Out Alive won 15 book awards.