Author Archives: Brent Aleshire

  The Health Care Encounter “Don’t touch me!” That’s probably what George should have said to his doctor but he didn’t. Most patients don’t. I was in George’s room to assist with the completion of a health care power of … Continue reading →

Research suggests that patients who take a more active role in visits with their physician may have a greater sense of control and much better health outcomes. Participation in your own health care can be dramatically increased through the use … Continue reading →

Be aware that all unplanned, rushed or poorly coordinated discharges from hospitals are very dangerous!  A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that one in five Medicare patients are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days. … Continue reading →