Where Does the Patient Fit?
Patient advocate Alan Blaustein visited a number of doctors, a handful of wrong diagnoses, and a dozen unnecessary prescriptions before finally being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Here, he shares his story and describes his hope for a reformed system and better communication among health providers in the near future.
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Health & Wellness: Power to the Patient, Presented by Walgreens
It's widely reported that the United States spends more on health care than any other country. In fact, our health care spending is the fifth largest economy in the world. While health care reform continues to be debated, CIW empowers individuals as patients managing their own health to achieve the best possible results.
Speakers: Alan Blaustein, Elizabeth Cohen, Yael Cohen, Ezekiel Emanuel, Ellen Gustafson, Jay Parkinson
