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Understanding Your Cancer Treatment Options: Why Participate in a Clinical Trial?

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How Kidney Stones Taught Me to Speak Up for My Health

Written By Andrea Tortora
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Upcoming Doctor’s Appointment? A Doctor Herself Shares What to Do Before, During, and After

Written By Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH
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Need a New Healthcare Provider? Here’s Advice From a Doctor on How to Do It

Written By Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH
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When I Was Overprescribed Antibiotics, I Learned These 4 Keys to Advocating for My Health

Written By Angela Haupt
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Who Should Wear a Medical Alert Bracelet?

Written By Ana Gascon
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What Do Different Types of Doctors and Medical Specialists Do?

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Decentralized Clinical Trials: Will Location-Specific Studies Be a Relic of The Past?

Written By Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS
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What Is a Case Manager in Healthcare and Can They Help You Save Money?

Written By Maggie Aime, MSN, RN
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Support and Resources for People Who Are Formerly Incarcerated

Written By Ana Gascon
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Costs, Care, and Other Concerns

Written By Veneta Lusk
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Who Should Be on Your Emergency Contact List?

Written By Kristina Van Winkle, BSN, RN
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PACT Act: 5 New Benefits Veterans Should Know About

Written By Tamara E. Holmes
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6 Things to Know Before Joining a Clinical Trial

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How to Find a Trauma-Informed Provider and Get Safe, Supportive Care

Written By Ana Gascon
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How are Prescription Medication Advertisements Regulated in the U.S.?

Written By Benita Lee, MPH
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What Is Medical Gaslighting, and How Do You Know If It’s Happening to You?

Written By Aashna Gheewalla, B.S.
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What Are Patient Assistance Programs?

Written By Lauren Chase
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What Does It Mean to Leave “AMA” (Against Medical Advice)?

Written By Sarah Studyvin, DO, MPH
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What’s the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Negligence?

Written By Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS
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What Is Healthism, and Should It Be Avoided?

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Why It’s Important to Know Your Blood Type

Written By Jennifer Clements, MD, MSEd, NBHWC
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Diversity in Clinical Trials Is Critical: Here Are 4 Important Reasons Why

Written By Tenicia Talley, PharmD, MSCR
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14 Patient Rights Terms to Know

Written By Ana Gascon
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Do I Really Need a Primary Care Provider? Yes, and Here's Why

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What’s a Second Opinion, and When Should You Ask for One?

Written By Ana Gascon
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Healthcare Options for Undocumented Immigrants

Written By Brooke A. Lewis
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What Is a Patient Advocate, and How Can They Help Me?

Written By Ana Gascon