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5 Ways to Get Appropriate Medical Care After Hours

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Nicole Rochester, MDMay 31, 2019

*Please note that this article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. You should always use your best judgment and the advice of your personal physician or another licensed healthcare professional when deciding when … Continue reading →

Posted in Health literacy | Tagged doctor, emergency, health care, health literacy, healthcare, patient, telemedicine, urgent care | Leave a reply

5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Medication Errors in the Hospital

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Nicole Rochester, MDFebruary 10, 2019
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*Note: To watch Episode #10 of  “Navigator Nuggets”, my weekly Facebook Live show (Mondays 8pm ET) where we had an informative discussion on this topic, click here.       In December 2017, a 75-year-old woman in stable condition recovering … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged healthcare, medical errors, medication errors, medications, patient, patient safety, safety | 1 Reply

Why Men Don’t Go to the Doctor and How Women Can Help

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Nicole Rochester, MDJune 30, 2018

My husband may not be happy that I’m sharing this but getting him to go to the doctor is like dragging a toddler out of Disney World at the end of a long day. He doesn’t kick and scream, (ok, … Continue reading →

Posted in At the Doctor's Office | Tagged doctor, healthcare, men's health, patient, primary care | 4 Replies

Doctor-Turned-Patient: My Experience with Chronic Pain

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Nicole Rochester, MDMay 27, 2018

I will never forget April 11, 2018. That is the day my pain journey began, the day I became a patient. I’ve actually been a patient a few times in my life. I delivered two babies, had my gallbladder removed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Medical Conditions | Tagged Chronic pain, Complementary medicine, doctor, Pain, patient | 4 Replies

3 Questions You Must Ask at Every Doctor Visit- Part 2

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Nicole Rochester, MDOctober 8, 2017

Part 2 of a 3-Part Series in recognition of Health Literacy Month Imagine being placed behind the wheel of a brand new car. Sounds really nice, right? Now imagine you are only 13 years old, you haven’t taken a single … Continue reading →

Posted in At the Doctor's Office, Health literacy | Tagged communication, doctor, health care, health literacy, healthcare, patient, physician | 2 Replies

3 Questions You Must Ask at Every Doctor Visit- Part 1

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Nicole Rochester, MDOctober 2, 2017

Part 1 in a 3-part series in recognition of Health Literacy Month   Before I became a caregiver for my dad, I had only peripheral knowledge of his medical challenges. I remember getting frustrated with him during conversations about his … Continue reading →

Posted in At the Doctor's Office, Health literacy | Tagged health care, health literacy, healthcare, patient, physician | Leave a reply

5 Ways to Use Your Smartphone to Improve Doctor Visits

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Nicole Rochester, MDMarch 18, 2018

When I became a caregiver to my dad, I quickly realized that I was not going to be able to keep all of his medical information in my head. After years of packing my brain with medical facts, in addition … Continue reading →

Posted in At the Doctor's Office | Tagged caregiver, communication, doctor, health care, patient, technology | 4 Replies

When and How to Seek Help for Mental Health Issues

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Sharon Moore, MDAugust 27, 2017

Everyday life can be stressful. There are pressures of personal, family, economic, and social responsibilities. Modern life encourages people to stay plugged in, turned on, and keyed up. Remaining healthy is a challenge. What happens when a health breakdown isn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health | Tagged healthcare, medical, mental health, patient | 15 Replies

Will Your Emergency Room Visit be Denied?

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Nicole Rochester, MDAugust 22, 2017

There are two extremes among my family and friends–those who go to the Emergency Room for paper cuts and those who would wait until their pinky finger was literally hanging by a “thread” before seeking medical care. I say this … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Room, Health Insurance, Medical bills | Tagged advocate, appeal, billing, emergency, health care, healthcare, insurance, medical, patient | 12 Replies

What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know WILL Hurt You

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Nicole Rochester, MDOctober 25, 2017
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Have you ever heard the saying, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you?” It’s sometimes used to glorify the “ignorance is bliss” mentality. The idea is that we can’t worry about issues if we don’t know about them. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in At the Doctor's Office, In the Hospital, Medication Safety | Tagged doctor, health care, healthcare, hospital, medications, patient, physician, safety | 4 Replies

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