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An MD’s Suggestions for Effective Advocacy
ByKerrie Smyres September 27, 2006July 19, 2013

Dr. Christina Peterson, headache specialist and founder of HEADQuarters Migraine Management and Migraine Survival, commented on the Effective Advocates post with great advice for all of us: There is no excuse for doctors or other health care providers to be jerks. However, please be aware…

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Effective Advocates
ByKerrie Smyres September 22, 2006July 19, 2013

When I’m asked about making sure a doctor’s visit is helpful for the patient, my primary suggestion is to take a family member or friend along as an advocate. Overattentive Families May Be Underrated, from the New York Times, illustrates how important it is for…

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