If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate situation of facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, would you want your doctor to tell you ? When would you want to know? Early enough to do a few things you may have wanted to accomplish in life? Or, at the very end of the progression of the… Continue Reading
To Patients and Caregivers, Patients have a voice in patient centered care. This is your forum to make your voices heard. Tell us what you like, what you don’t like, and why. You will be helping future patients who follow in your footsteps. Question of the Month If you could give advice to a new… Continue Reading
Do you feel that your doctor did a good job communicating with you about your prognosis, treatment plan, and possible complications you may encounter during your illness? What would be your suggestions for improvement if you could make them anonymously? Comments contributed by Melanoma Warriors online. Continue Reading
Due to new federal regulations, hospitals are adopting new standards that reflect quality and patient centered care. If you were facing a life-threatening illness such as cancer, would you be interested in attending a cancer treatment orientation class at the hospital where you will receive treatment? If so, what topics would you like to see… Continue Reading
What are some of the obstacles that prevent you from effectively communicating with your physician? If you have not experienced any problems, tell us what your physician is doing to make the communication you enjoy possible. If communicating with your physician leaves much to be desired, how could it be improved? Continue Reading