Tag: doctor
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Why heart disease is often missed in women: The myth of the ‘widowmaker’
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for women throughout the world. Approximately seven times more women die from heart disease than breast cancer. Even in women with breast cancer, dying from heart disease is a leading cause of death. Yet when I ask undergraduate students in my class (majority of whom are…
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“Something’s wrong with me.” Lessons on dealing with heart disease from a patient perspective
Have you ever felt something not right in your body, unsure what it may be and decided not to get it checked out by your doctor or avoid going to the ER? Ever go see the doctor only to be told nothing is wrong with you? Have you ever felt anxious about your health? If…
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If I talk, will my doctor listen? (Part 2)
When I think about the doctors I’ve had, the ones I think highly of are the ones who listened to me, answered my questions and took time to explain what the problem is. I also recall the doctors who I have a not so fond memory of. In university, I broke my tailbone. At the…
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If I talk, will my doctor listen? (Part 1)
Throughout life there are numerous things we all have to do that we may hate or are just plain scared of doing: annual taxes, choosing paint colours for our house, public speaking, and seeing our doctor. Going to see a doctor can be a nerve-wracking experience. For small things, it may just be an inconvenience…