I really struggled with the enormity of the fertility journey my wife and I were embarking on. I wanted to reach out to get support from people who had real life first-hand experience and who weren’t from a medical background, as there is very little support for men in this area. I...
Her father Buford Avritt was a white doctor who, according to oral history, did not support the family in their time of need. I was warned never to mention his name to my grandmother. I’m sure she never met her paternal grandparents. You can read about my maternal grandmother and her ...
Dog bite victims may claim a wide array of damages, categorized intoeconomic,non-economic, and, in rare cases,punitive damages. Economic damages address tangible losses like medical expenses and lost wages, while non-economic damages focus on pain, emotional suffering, or reduced quality of life....
If you have already talked to your family doctor about your mental health challenges, you can start your search for a therapist by asking another provider for a referral. A medical provider, psychiatrist, or other trusted professional may be able to recommend someone they have worked with in th...
Alisa Robinson, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Alisa is a licensed psychologist practicing in the San Diego area. She received her doctorate from the University of Southern California. Alisa has over 12 years of experience treating individuals thr
Work with the doctor to decide what is needed to support comfort care at home. If the dying person is returning home from the hospital, sometimes a hospital discharge planner, often a social worker, can help with the planning. Your local Area Agency on Aging might be able to recommend ...
Patients may also fear what they might learn about their health, or they distrust physicians because of negative experiences in the past. But playing doctor can also be a deadly game. Every day, more than six million Americans turn to the Internet for medical answers most of them aren’t ...
A medical social worker has specialized training in helping people navigate the healthcare system and can help people understand what’s included in their benefits package or health insurance plan. They can explain claims and coverage and help secure doctor referrals, medical equipment, transportation,...
my plans had not even been put on paper, and I was struggling with my word for the year. Even though I accepted that I was behind in this area of my life and had plenty to catch up on, I still fretted a little over the delay. I wanted my clean slate. I wanted to begin anew....
In this respect, Amy should be considered lucky; as a British citizen, she qualifies for gender confirmation surgery under the National Health Service (NHS). But despite relentless efforts, Amy tells me, she has been waiting three-and-a-half years since her first doctor’s referral. Straight...