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Patient Empowerment: Taking Charge in Talking Effectively with Your Doctor
Manage episode 506807300 series 2795324
In this episode, we dive into the world of patient empowerment and personalized healthcare with Dr. Gina Siddiqui MD, founder and CEO of CARTE Medical. Dr. Siddiqui shares invaluable insights on how seniors can become active participants in their medical care, from communicating effectively with doctors to understanding the nuances of personalized medicine.
We explore real-life examples of how patient advocacy can lead to better health outcomes, particularly when it comes to managing medication side effects and fine-tuning treatment plans. Dr. Siddiqui also tackles the evolving perspectives on hormone replacement therapy for menopausal and post-menopausal women, emphasizing the importance of individualized risk-benefit analysis.
The conversation takes a heartfelt turn as we discuss the delicate balance between maintaining quality of life and pursuing medical interventions. Dr. Siddiqui offers practical advice on navigating family dynamics in healthcare decisions, especially for adult children caring for aging parents.
Whether you're a senior looking to take charge of your health or a caregiver seeking guidance, this episode offers a wealth of actionable insights. Tune in to learn how to enhance your doctor-patient relationships, make informed healthcare decisions, and ultimately live life to the fullest on your own terms.
Link: Carte Medical
SeniorLivingGuide.com Podcast sponsored by TerraBella Senior Living
The background music is written, performed, and produced exclusively by purple-planet.com.
https://www.purple-planet.com/
*SeniorLivingGuide.com Webinars and Podcast represents the opinions and expertise of our guests. The content here is for informational and educational purposes. It does not necessarily represent the views, recommendations, opinions or advice of Fairfax Publishing/SeniorLivingGuide.com, or its employees
113 episodes
Manage episode 506807300 series 2795324
In this episode, we dive into the world of patient empowerment and personalized healthcare with Dr. Gina Siddiqui MD, founder and CEO of CARTE Medical. Dr. Siddiqui shares invaluable insights on how seniors can become active participants in their medical care, from communicating effectively with doctors to understanding the nuances of personalized medicine.
We explore real-life examples of how patient advocacy can lead to better health outcomes, particularly when it comes to managing medication side effects and fine-tuning treatment plans. Dr. Siddiqui also tackles the evolving perspectives on hormone replacement therapy for menopausal and post-menopausal women, emphasizing the importance of individualized risk-benefit analysis.
The conversation takes a heartfelt turn as we discuss the delicate balance between maintaining quality of life and pursuing medical interventions. Dr. Siddiqui offers practical advice on navigating family dynamics in healthcare decisions, especially for adult children caring for aging parents.
Whether you're a senior looking to take charge of your health or a caregiver seeking guidance, this episode offers a wealth of actionable insights. Tune in to learn how to enhance your doctor-patient relationships, make informed healthcare decisions, and ultimately live life to the fullest on your own terms.
Link: Carte Medical
SeniorLivingGuide.com Podcast sponsored by TerraBella Senior Living
The background music is written, performed, and produced exclusively by purple-planet.com.
https://www.purple-planet.com/
*SeniorLivingGuide.com Webinars and Podcast represents the opinions and expertise of our guests. The content here is for informational and educational purposes. It does not necessarily represent the views, recommendations, opinions or advice of Fairfax Publishing/SeniorLivingGuide.com, or its employees
113 episodes
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