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.
White Coat Freeze
White Coat Freeze: How to Stay Clear and Confident When Appointment Anxiety Takes Over Your…
Listicle: The Frustration of ‘Normal’
6 Things Only People With Normal Test Results Understand When your tests are “normal” but…
Medical Gaslighting Is Dehumanizing!
Medical Gaslighting Is Dehumanizing! Here Are 8 Phrases to Reclaim Your Power The moment a…
Create a Medical Binder That Could Save Your Life
How to Create a Medical Binder That Could Save Your Life When seconds count and…
Listicle: Preparation Pays
8 Steps to Prepare for a Specialist Visit Specialist appointments are precious opportunities. This strategic…
15 Mess-Free Crafts and Hobbies You Can Do from Bed During Chronic Illness Flares
Mess-Free Crafts and Hobbies You Can Do from Bed During Chronic Illness Flares When chronic…
Chronic Illness Superpowers
The Hidden Superpowers Your Chronic Illness Has Given You Living with chronic illness requires you…
Listicle: Transform Chaos Into Clarity
5 Tools to Organize Your Health Information These simple organizational systems help you track your…
Ask an Advocate: “Flavor of the Week” Dismissal
Getting Past Invalidating Language to Real Medical Investigation Question: My allergist dismissed my concerns about…