The Podcast by KevinMD Otolaryngologist Alan P. Feren and patient advocate Joyce Griggs discuss their article "Why health self-advocacy is an essential life skill." Alan and Joyce share the personal journey of becoming a "chief health executive" and explain
Dear Friends,I’ve just returned from a trip and can still remember a lament from a fellow traveler whose wife was having difficulty hearing him and following the thread of our conversations. She asked often, “Can
Dear friends, Firstly, here’s wishing you and yours a happy holiday! Among my many gifts and blessings are friends who send me funny stories and quotes. My favorites tend to come from my friend Phil
ECRI just published in its Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2025 that the risks of dismissing patient, family, and caregiver concerns is now the number one safety concern. The term refers to instances where patients
Dear friends, My quilting adventure began 8 years ago with a challenge from a college friend. Laurie said, “Here is a quilting block that you can create.” She even sent a drawing of how the
Dear Friends,Since Thanksgiving is around the corner, I was reminded of a conversation I had with a friend’s grand-son, Brad (not his real name) who was home for the Thanksgiving break. He is 19 years
Dear friends,I still miss Kona; a rescue pit bull that my son and his family took in over 10 years ago. Kona was an integral part of the family: she protected and played with my
Dear friends,When my husband Pablo passed away, I knew that it would take time to sort through his things (especially his paintings, tools, art books, etc.). I had no idea it would take two years!
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We often hear the phrase “practice what you preach.” As both a physician and a patient, I’ve learned that nowhere is this more important than in how we navigate healthcare. Over the years, I’ve written
