Great Piece on Critical Decisions
Here is a well-written piece by The Global Mail discussing Critical Decisions. Take a look.
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A Quick Q&A About My Upcoming Book
ByadminCritical Decisions is officially released right after Labor Day. Here is a Q&A on Duke Today to whet your appetite in the meantime. Q: We’ve probably all been there. You are sitting in a paper gown as a doctor describes your prognosis. Sometimes the next steps are treatable and straightforward. Other times, decisions can literally be…
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ByadminHere is a USA Weekend piece on the type of advice I give in Critical Decisions – how to make stronger connections with your doctor.
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My Take on Shared Decision Making
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Getting Good Cancer Care by Asking the Right Questions
ByadminNot long ago, I spoke with a freelance journalist, Charlotte Huff, who put together a really nice article in Cancer Today, describing how cancer patients can get more engaged in their care. I thought I would share a bit of that piece with you today: Gloria Full wasn’t surprised that the recommended chemotherapy regimen was aggressive….