Finding a Provider that Works
Reid
(he/him)
Video Length: 3:12
What is in this video
Reid (he/him) describes his experience with multiple providers as he was treating his chronic condition. He talks about what he did to advocate for himself and how it was helpful for him to describe to the office what he needed in a provider.
Video Length: 3:12
Tagged: Advocating for Yourself as a Patient, Working with Providers
Reference Links
Chronically Informed:
Chronic Kidney Disease - Mayo Clinic Website:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20354521
Creatinine - National Kidney Foundation Website:
https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/creatinine
Urologist - Cleveland Clinic Website:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21884-urologist
What is a Primary Care Provider? - Healthcare.gov Website:
https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/primary-care-provider/
Prostatectomy (prostate removal surgery) - Mayo Clinic Website:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/prostatectomy/about/pac-20385198
What Is Diabetes? - National Institute of Health Website:
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes
Physician Assistant - Mayo Clinic Website:
https://college.mayo.edu/academics/explore-health-care-careers/careers-a-z/physician-assistant/
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