We Are Not Polite | Advocating for Your Health

<p>We're officially podcasters! Cheers to all of you!</p> <p>Alaina is adjusting to a new space (sorry for the echo!)</p> <p>Help us feel popular! Send us your stories!</p> <p>Would you want any G&C merch??</p> <p>Claire tells yet another story about skiing... Alaina is over it.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/28/us/kimberly-and-jehvan-crompton-be-the-match-iyw-trnd/index.html"> Read This</a>! A brave family is seeking bone marrow donors to save their son with CML (what Alaina has)!</p> <p>Claire tells us more about different types of insulin and technology for insulin-dependent diabetes and how she has had to advocate for herself in the past.</p> <p>Why is it so hard to advocate in the health industry?</p> <p>Medical Professionals: believe the patient and admit when you don't know.</p> <p>Eat the chocolate cake!</p> <p>Alaina continues her story from last episode about the struggles in getting her medication and shares a bit more about her own diagnosis.</p> <p>Don't wait to advocate for yourself!</p> <p>Here are our tips on advocating for yourself:</p> <p>1. Speak up for yourself! YOU ARE VALUABLE!</p> <p>2. Don't worry about politeness.</p> <p>3. Communicate calmly and clearly.</p> <p>3a. Express your emotions.</p> <p>3b. Convey your expectations (so do your research).</p> <p>4. Know your limits and designate an Advocacy Partner.</p> <p>5. Know (and please share!) your resources!</p> <p>What translation services are available for people?</p> <p>Keep trying! It's worth it.</p> <p>Stay in touch with us! We're here to help!</p> <p><a href= "https://patientsforaffordabledrugs.org/about/">https://patientsforaffordabledrugs.org/about/</a></p> <p><a href= "https://patientsforprescriptionaccess.com/">https://patientsforprescriptionaccess.com/</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-power-of-a-health-care-advocate"> https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-power-of-a-health-care-advocate</a></p> <p><a href= "http://www.ginandchronicp