Discoveries in Treatment and Illness Prevention
Scientists are making discoveries that are leading to prevention and better treatments, and clinicians are discovering new approaches to improving delivery of health services so clients receive a continuum of preventive and curative services.
The Exciting Future of Medicine
Advances are leading to promising treatments and cures for diseases that have plagued society for decades, as well as new methods that promise to substantially improve quality of care.
Ovarian Cancer: A Patient’s Perspective
Angela Matthews met her ovarian cancer diagnosis head-on because she wants to “hold her grandchildren one day.” Today, she is cancer-free.
Ovarian Cancer: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Leslie M. Randall is an obstetrician-gynecologist in Orange, Calif. She completed her fellowship training with University of California, Irvine’s Division of Gynecologic Oncology and is skilled in the comprehensive medical and surgical care of women with all gynecologic cancers. Dr. Randall upholds many service commitments, including assistant professor at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine and director of education for gynecologic oncology.
Despite Vaccine Benefits, Challenges Persist
Scientists continue to work toward a universal flu vaccine and alternate vaccine delivery systems in hopes of increasing vaccine rates.
Patient Advocacy: A Professional’s Perspective
Connie Sunderhaus, RN-B, a staffer at the Professional Patient Advocate Institute, discusses the increasing demand for patient advocacy.
Patient Advocacy: A Patient’s Perspective
An incorrect diagnosis of a rare form of cancer led to a new career as a patient advocate for Trisha Torrey.
Polio: A Physician’s Perspective
Dr. Frederick M. Maynard is a recently retired physiatrist (a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation) who has dedicated a significant portion of his academic and clinical practice over the last 25 years to the unique problems of polio survivors. He is also a board member of Post Polio Health International (PPHI), whose mission is to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors through education, advocacy, research and networking.
Polio: A Patient’s Perspective
As a young girl, Karen Chase overcame the ravages of polio and later drew upon the experience to draft a riveting memoir.
Patient Safety Is a Collective Responsibility
Patient safety is an endemic concern — one that must be addressed by many stakeholders, including government agencies, manufacturers, healthcare providers and others, all working collectively to safely care for patients.