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At Your Side in the news...
"The healthcare system is broken," said Dr. Jonathan Fine of Cambridge, founder and program director of At Your Side. "People are lost in the labyrinth. They can't get prompt attention, sometimes even for urgent problems. They go from one doctor to another. Many can't get a primary care doctor and fall back on the emergency room. (read more)
To the editor:
As 2010 begins to unfold here on the North Shore, many of us are making New Year's resolutions. Could this be the year when one of your resolutions results in achieving great personal satisfaction, while at the same time, making a significant difference in another's quality of life? (read more)
Why It’s Wise to Use a Health Advocate
Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D., Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), offers brief, easy-to-understand advice columns for consumers to help navigate the health care system. In her latest column, Dr. Clancy discusses the value of having someone you trust with you on certain medical visits or during hospital stays. A health advocate can help you ask questions, write down information, and speak up for you at times when you may be distracted or unable.
To read Dr. Clancy's latest column, go to: http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/cc/cc070610.htm.
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