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In 2009 she wrote the book You Bet Your Life which detailed strategies for patients in avoiding mistakes. [8] She advocates that patients empower themselves to get the healthcare they deserve, take steps to stay safe when they access care, especially in hospitals, and that they get a "full picture of a doctor's background", including where they ...
Independent mental health advocacy, IMHA, is advocacy for someone being treated, possibly involuntarily, for a mental disorder provided by someone not involved in the treatment. IMHA can help a service user understand and exercise their rights and ensure their views and preferences are expressed. [ 1 ]
Brian Wallach (born October 9, 1980) is an American businessman, lawyer, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and patient advocate. He became known for his activism after being diagnosed with ALS in 2017. [1] Since then, Wallach has founded a nonprofit, I AM ALS, and a telemedicine company, Synapticure.
A neuroscientist is revealing five simple things you can do every day to stimulate your brain and improve your memory — from getting eight to 10 hours of sleep a night to practicing mindfulness.
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a professional society representing over 40,000 neurologists and neuroscientists. [1] As a medical specialty society it was established in 1948 by A.B. Baker of the University of Minnesota to advance the art and science of neurology, and thereby promote the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders.
A neuroscientist (or neurobiologist) is a scientist specializing in neuroscience that deals with the anatomy and function of neurons, neural circuits, and glial cells, and their behavioral, biological, and psychological roles in health and disease. [1] Camillo Golgi (1843–1926), Italian physician, neuroscientist, and namesake of the Golgi ...
Demi Lovato says she's an advocate for mental health because she didn’t have one growing up. The singer, actor and director discussed her years-long mission to address her mental health — and ...
Millions of patients of Advocate Aurora Health in Wisconsin and Illinois have until mid-January to take part in a $12.2 million legal settlement over the unauthorized disclosure of their health ...