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Surviving Disease Begins with Education

Surviving Disease.  Sounds simple to some and impossible to others; however, one of the best keys to surviving any disease begins with education. I have been a registered nurse for 30+ years and continue to learn and evolve as an educator, patient advocate and health care provider. Please go to my “About Me” to read about my work experiences.  My goal with this blog is to provide an educational resource to help people better understand their disease process and use my personal experiences to help guide them through the medical maze.  I have found with some of my patients or my family, a simple  lack of understanding of why they got sick and what they can do along with their physician to get well. The internet, which is a fabulous tool, can be daunting due to the highly technical language and some recommendations may not be appropriate for your particular...