January 2013 – Medical Lessons

Medical Lessons

Dr. Elaine Schattner's notes on becoming educated as a patient

Medical Lessons

Dr. Elaine Schattner's notes on becoming educated as a patient

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Can Anyone Be a Patient Advocate?

January 31, 2013October 31, 2021 Elaine Schattner, MD

Can a good doctor, or a nurse, or a physical therapist, or any other person employed by the health care system, serve as a patient advocate?

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