It can be hugely frustrating to be shuffled around when you’re ill, injured, or recovering from a medical procedure. My friend learned this first-hand following a recent surgery. After the … [Read more...]
Being Sympathetic To Others’ Anxiety
Everyone gets stressed. Maybe you’re running late for work. Perhaps you have a big presentation due for work, or are having some financial issues that have you worried. That’s referred to as … [Read more...]
Doctor/Patient Communication Issues
A friend of mine injured her knee and has been seeking treatment for it. At first she was told that she might have a torn ligament. Then an X-ray showed that it was most likely sprained. After an MRI, … [Read more...]
How Dealing With Illness Can Affect Your Friendships
The other day I read a blog post written by a mother whose young daughter has cerebral palsy and other medical complications. She mentioned that some of the friendships she and her husband had once … [Read more...]
Don’t Blow Off Your Doctor’s Appointment
A friend of mine used to be a receptionist for a doctor’s office. When I recently mentioned that I had a doctor’s appointment that conflicted with a work engagement, she urged me to call right away to … [Read more...]