PatientLead POV
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We share insights on self-advocacy frameworks, strategic communication, and the realities of navigating complex or invisible illness. Each post offers practical perspectives rooted in evidence-based approaches, trauma-informed care principles, and the lived experiences of patients building their own healthcare leadership capabilities.
Beyond PMS: Understanding the Reality of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Beyond PMS: Understanding the Reality of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) “It’s not just PMS.”‘ A phrase that countless women have uttered while trying to explain something that…
Making Peace with the Mirror: Body Image After Diagnosis
Making Peace with the Mirror: Body Image After Diagnosis When your body changes because of illness, it’s existential. The reflection looking back at you can start to…
When It’s Time to Move On
When It’s Time to Move On: Keeping Your Records Intact During Provider Transitions You have every right to seek care elsewhere when a provider relationship isn’t working….
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 are being denied as “ineligible dependent,” even though the insurer confirms he’s…
The 15-Minute Appointment Trap: Why You Leave Without Answers
The 15-Minute Appointment Trap: Why You Leave Without Answers Making the Most of 15-Minute Appointments | PatientLead Health You spent twenty minutes in the waiting room, another…
Bridging the Gap Between Patient Experience and Provider Understanding
Bridging the Gap Between Patient Experience and Provider Understanding A PatientLead Health GuidePost Clear Communication Is the Missing Link in Complex Care Dr. Lavinia Hale has been…
Cognitive Fatigue and the Myth of Mental Toughness
Cognitive Fatigue and the Myth of Mental Toughness A tech entrepreneur spends $2 million yearly on plasma transfusions, supplements, and experimental interventions to reverse his biological age….
Stay On Track When Your Doctor Seems Rushed
How to Keep Your Appointment On Track When Your Doctor Seems Rushed You walk into your appointment with a mental list of concerns, but before you know…
Listicle: The Frustration of ‘Normal’
6 Things Only People With Normal Test Results Understand When your tests are “normal” but you’re anything but fine, these experiences become your invisible reality. You’re not…