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.
Navigating Sensitive Questions in Healthcare
How to Navigate Sensitive Questions in Healthcare Your comfort, privacy, and autonomy matter. You deserve…
Understanding the MCAS, POTS, and EDS Triad
Understanding the MCAS, POTS, and EDS Triad: A Research Overview If you’ve been diagnosed with…
Listicle: Must-Brings
9 Everyday Items That Make Appointments Easier Simple tools that transform stressful medical visits into…
Ask an Advocate: Portal Mischaracterization
Chart Check: ‘Health Anxiety’ Makes an Unwelcome Appearance in a Medical Record Question: When I…
Listicle: Command Respect
7 Phrases That Make Doctors Take You Seriously Transform your next appointment with these strategic…
The 6 Most Overlooked Patient Advocacy Skills That Transform Medical Appointments
The 6 Most Overlooked Patient Advocacy Skills That Transform Medical Appointments If you feel overwhelmed,…
Ask an Advocate: Breaking the Insurance Denial Loop
When ‘You’re Covered’ Doesn’t Mean Claims Get Paid Question: All of my husband’s insurance claims…
Listicle: Art of Polite Persistence
10 Ways to Push Back When You Feel Dismissed When you feel unheard, these diplomatic…
Being a ‘Difficult’ Patient Might Save Your Life
Why Being a ‘Difficult’ Patient Might Save Your Life Sometimes the squeaky wheel doesn’t just…