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.
Ask an Advocate: Misdiagnosed?
Doctor Dismisses New Family History Information Question: I was diagnosed with MS, but I’m beginning…
Listicle: Accuracy Matters
5 Red Flags in Your Medical Record That Deserve a Correction Your medical record follows…
Listicle: You’re Not Imagining It
10 Ways to Validate Your Own Health Experience When the medical system fails to validate…
Listicle: Just Ask
5 Questions Every Patient Should Ask Before Leaving the Appointment Don’t let another appointment end…
Songs That Secretly Double as Chronic Illness Anthems
Songs That Secretly Double as Chronic Illness Anthems Music has an uncanny ability to capture…
Listicle: Ask Around
8 Times It’s Worth Getting a Second Opinion Second opinions aren’t just for cancer diagnoses….
Ask an Advocate: Abdominal Pain Dismissal
Doctor Chalks Up Concerning Symptoms to “Classic IBS” Question: My GI doctor keeps telling me…
When Medicine Misses the Mark: A Personal Journey Through Misdiagnosis
When Medicine Misses the Mark: A Personal Journey Through Misdiagnosis The Silent Invasion The summer…
When Elite Female Athletes Face Chronic Illness: Navigating the Intersection of Strength and Vulnerability
When Elite Female Athletes Face Chronic Illness: Navigating the Intersection of Strength and Vulnerability The…