PatientLead POV
Centering the patient’s experience in healthcare
We share insights on self-advocacy, appointment leadership, and the realities of navigating complex or invisible illness. Each post offers a clear point of view, rooted in communication strategy, trauma-aware care, and the lived experiences of patients leading their own health journeys.
The 15-Minute Appointment Trap: Why You Leave Without Answers
The 15-Minute Appointment Trap: Why You Leave Without Answers You spent twenty minutes in the…
Why Getting a Second Opinion Feels Like Betrayal (And How to Get One Anyway)
Why Getting a Second Opinion Feels Like Betrayal (And How to Get One Anyway) You’ve…
What “Patient Reports” Really Means
The Hidden Language of Medical Records: What “Patient Reports” Really Means You request your medical…
How to Make Patient Portals Work for You
The Digital Divide: Why Patient Portals Are Failing Chronic Illness Patients (And How to Make…
What to Do When Your Doctor Visit Goes Completely Wrong
The Appointment After: What to Do When Your Doctor Visit Goes Completely Wrong You prepared…
Your Medical Data Doesn’t Belong to You
Your Medical Data Doesn’t Belong to You: Understanding Healthcare Information Rights You might assume that…
Navigating Caregiver Advocacy Without Losing Your Voice
When Your Family Becomes Your Medical Team: Navigating Caregiver Advocacy Without Losing Your Voice Your…
The Hidden Costs of Being Your Own Advocate
The Hidden Costs of Being Your Own Advocate: A Financial Reality Check You know the…
When Chronic Illness Burnout Hits
How to Stay Engaged with Your Healthcare When Chronic Illness Burnout Hits You’ve been doing…