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Posted on 22. December 2011
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'Twas The Night Before IG Day

By Kris McFalls
’Twas the night before IG Day, when all through the house, Not a creature was sleeping... [More]
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Posted on 15. December 2011
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Rising Above the Negativity

Limitations are often self imposed. Sometimes others have low expectations of us as well. How can we rise above the limits we perceive to achieve our personal best? [More]
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Posted on 8. December 2011
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Should Physicians Pay Patients for Waiting?

Has a doctor ever kept you waiting? And waiting? What would it be like to turn the tables and bill the doc for your wasted time? A physician weights in on this touch subject. [More]
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Posted on 1. December 2011
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A Message to My Younger Self

Hindsight really is 20/20. If you could, what advice would you give to the “younger you?” Are their some hard-won lessons you can pass on now to the younger people in your life? [More]
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Posted on 23. November 2011
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Overindulge on Gratitude

Thanksgiving can seem like a day to simply overindulge. But for many, it’s a time to overindulge on gratitude and count our blessings. And maybe have one more piece of pie! [More]
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Posted on 17. November 2011
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10 Things to Say to a Sick Friend

Oftentimes people are told what not to say to a chronically ill friend. Here's a sample of suggestions from the Twitter community for what to say – pass it on! [More]
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Posted on 10. November 2011
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A Veterans' Day Tribute to Those Who Have Helped Us in Our Battle with Immune Disease

When you think about it, it’s easy to equate military operations with the battle our immune systems face when confronted with chronic disease. Today we honor all of our “veterans.” [More]
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Posted on 3. November 2011
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Medical Short Hand

Patients also need to clearly enunciate when using an acronym. Sometimes patients with certain diseases might prefer to spell out the entire name of their disease, simply because the acronym may cause a stigma they would rather not face. [More]
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Posted on 1. September 2011
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Live Like You Were Living

Essay contest winner Michael Strausbaugh challenges the well-known refrain from a popular song, encouraging others to do the opposite of living as if they were dying. [More]
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Posted on 25. August 2011
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Being Honest

Essay contest runner up Kinsey Moore reminisces about her struggles to hide her illness from her classmates. [More]
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Posted on 18. August 2011
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Living Well with IVIG

Essay contest runner up Michelle Turk describes the lessons learned and the challenges of becoming seasoned warrior in the landscape of chronic autoimmune disease, and how you can, too. [More]
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Posted on 11. August 2011
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That is Not What I Meant

These days we communicate via Facebook, blogs, email and texting — just to name a few. Rarely, it seems, does anyone ever pick up a telephone to make a call. But is what we say always what we actually meant? [More]
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Posted on 4. August 2011
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Maybe It's Not the Patient Who Is Difficult

Preparing in advance for a doctor's visit is an important part of taking an active role in your healthcare. In medical school, many medical professionals are taught to use the SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, plan) acronym to help them organize their thoughts when charting. Patients can also use this acronym to learn how to communicate in an effective manner, which can create more realistic expectations and result in higher satisfaction. [More]
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Posted on 28. July 2011
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What Would You Do If It Were You, Doc?

Would most doctors take their own healthcare advice? A recent study says “not always.” Why the double standard and what can patients do to get a doctor’s honest opinion? [More]
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Posted on 21. July 2011
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Genetic Testing: What Is it?

Genetic testing has gone from futuristic science fiction to nearly mainstream medicine. Understanding the risks and benefits can help you decide if it’s right for you or your family. [More]
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Posted on 14. July 2011
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Confronting Chronic Rudeness

Being ridiculed in public because your illness requires you to receive special care or treatment can be humiliating and infuriating. Here’s how one patient dealt with chronic rudeness. [More]
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