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.
Breaking the Silence: How Politeness Becomes a Prison for Women with Chronic Pain
Breaking the Silence: How Politeness Becomes a Prison for Women with Chronic Pain How many…
The EDS, POTS, MCAS Triad: Understanding the Complex Web of Invisible Illness
The EDS, POTS, MCAS Triad: Understanding the Complex Web of Invisible Illness It might seem…
Making Peace with the Mirror: Body Image After Diagnosis
Making Peace with the Mirror: Body Image After Diagnosis When your body changes because of…
More Than a “Little Pinch”: Medicine Finally Admits Women’s Pain Is Real
More Than a “Little Pinch”: Medicine Finally Admits Women’s Pain Is Real A PatientLead Health…
How to Build a Trauma‑Informed Care Team: A Complete Guide for Chronic Illness Warriors
How to Build a Trauma‑Informed Care Team: A Complete Guide for Chronic Illness Warriors A…
Symptom as Story: Rewriting the Narrative When Doctors Don’t Believe You
Symptom as Story: Rewriting the Narrative When Doctors Don’t Believe You A PatientLead Health GuidePost…
Spotting Medical Dismissal: A Field Guide
Spotting Medical Dismissal: A Field Guide A PatientLead Health GuidePost Picture this: You’re 47 seconds…
Bridging the Gap Between Patient Experience and Provider Understanding
Bridging the Gap Between Patient Experience and Provider Understanding A PatientLead Health GuidePost Clear Communication…