Transcript: Specialist Referral Followup Hi it’s Beth from Navigating Healthcare. Today I’d like to share a few thoughts about handling a specialist referral followup. Why follow up? With whom? And how do you follow up? Let’s start with ‘Why’. Because things get lost in our healthcare system – especially in transitions. Referral to a specialist… Specialist Referral Followup: How Do You Handle Them?
The first Tuesday in April is ‘National Caregivers Day’ in Canada. As a patient and/or care partner (or caregiver) you can often feel alone. Weirdly, the stats show us you’re not alone in feeling alone. [bctt tweet=”The stats on ‘caregiving’ tell only a small fraction of our stories. How do we see and tell the… National Caregivers Day: You’re Not Alone in Feeling Alone
Our medication tracking system evolved as Tony’s meds got more complicated. Without a system, he had no way to answer the question: Did I take my meds?
February is Canadian Psychology Month. It’s a good time to show ourselves some self-compassion. Psychology Month is celebrated every February to highlight the contributions of Canadian psychologists and to show Canadians how psychology works to help – people live healthy and happy lives, their communities flourish, their employers create better workplaces, and their governments develop effective… A Focus on Self-Compassion During Canadian Psychology Month
What is a Healthcare Navigation Binder? The short answer is that a healthcare navigation binder (also known as a patient binder) holds the medical information you need to help you navigate your own healthcare journey. It contains information that you need for yourself or that you are often asked to provide healthcare appointments. The longer… Why Do You Need a Healthcare Navigation Binder?