Uploaded September 2014 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Bring an advocate with you to medical appointments if you need support or help with comprehension in the conversation with your doctor. Also, that person can advocate for you and ask questions that you may not think to ask. An advocate can also help you organize your medical records and take notes. A professional advocate will be able to look over your lab reports, other medical records, and previous notes in order to formulate important questions.
For more information on "How to Live Well With Chronic Illness", visit http://www.larryberkelhammer.com. Larry Berkelhammer is also the author of, "In Your Own Hands: New Hope for People with Chronic Medical Conditions: Mindfulness-Based Practices for Mastery and Wellbeing".
Get a FREE Preview of "In Your Own Hands..." larryberkelhammer.com/free-preview
The purpose of these videos and my website is to provide evidence-based information on how to live with self-care mastery. It is for all medical patients, caregivers, and advocates who want to learn how to collaborate with physicians to optimize the efficacy of your medical care.
Bring an advocate with you to medical appointments if you need support or help with comprehension in the conversation with your doctor. Also, that person can advocate for you and ask questions that you may not think to ask. An advocate can also help you organize your medical records and take notes. A professional advocate will be able to look over your lab reports, other medical records, and previous notes in order to formulate important questions.
For more information on "How to Live Well With Chronic Illness", visit http://www.larryberkelhammer.com. Larry Berkelhammer is also the author of, "In Your Own Hands: New Hope for People with Chronic Medical Conditions: Mindfulness-Based Practices for Mastery and Wellbeing".
Get a FREE Preview of "In Your Own Hands..." larryberkelhammer.com/free-preview
The purpose of these videos and my website is to provide evidence-based information on how to live with self-care mastery. It is for all medical patients, caregivers, and advocates who want to learn how to collaborate with physicians to optimize the efficacy of your medical care.
