Therapists contracted through Maccabi Health Services (subsidized) who state they can treat in English
Checklist to bring to the public or private specialist
Doctor’s visits can be confusing. And often we don’t know what to bring with us, or how we should prepare. I’ve prepared a brief checklist to take with you (or keep on your phone) for when you go see a specialist either through the kupat cholim, or privately (in a clinic or hospital).
5 things to remember when you are told NO at the Bituach Leumi Office
If they say “NOT THIS FORM”: Ask for the specific number of the form that you DO need. All forms are numbered and can be easily searched for on the bituach leumi website. If they say “YOU CANNOT COME IN NOW”: You can make a visit through myvisit.com and right now in Corona days, you …
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Top 5 things to do when you hear NO in healthcare
Hearing NO in the middle of a conversation can be off-putting, daunting, and often unpleasant. Hearing NO when you are trying to get an urgent doctors appointment or schedule a crucial imaging test can be frustrating, debilitating, and sometimes even scary. Life has shown us that the more emotional stake we have in something, the …
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Will ‘herd immunity’ Save us from Covid-19?
Just read a fascinating snippet in the JAMA Journal (Journal of American Medical Association). Yes, that’s where I go when I want to zone out. It’s like my media comfort food. Anyway, I hear herd immunity bandied about all the time during this pandemic. Since I have a degree in epidemiology, I’ve always associated the …
5 Crucial Tips I learned about the Corona (Covid-19) infection this week.
I pride myself on being able to read and interpret scientific articles and data. What else is a degree in Public Health for? Especially now. However, the interesting thing about living through a pandemic, is that, often, we just don’t have the answers. Scientists, doctors, policymakers, are all in the dark about so many things …
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Wandering the Maze of Data and Decisions
A few weeks ago, amid the hectic rush of dinner, preparing the little ones for bed and helping the older children figure out their evening, I got a phone call that made me wave off everyone, and retreat outside, to the back porch, to give my attention to the caller. I try not to mix …
5 reasons you should include a patient advocate on your medical team
When I tell people that I’m a board certified patient advocate, I usually get a blank stare, a distracted smile, or occasionally, a “what’s that, exactly?” After a few more minutes of explanation I usually see understanding dawn, “aah, I didn’t realize that was a formalized job.” Exactly. Many professionals perform the job of “patient …
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The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding Navigation in Today’s Health Reality
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of learning about a relatively new health device, called Momsense. I found it particularly interesting because, having worked in the field of women’s health for over two decades, I hear new mothers ask me time and again, “Do you think I have enough milk?” or state, sadly, …
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