Tag Archives: medication
What’s Appropriate?
I am a happily married, 54-year-old woman. I have a great primary medical provider. “Rebecca” is a nurse practitioner in a large practice. I’ve been going to her for about four years. Rebecca is personable, interesting, authentic, and has an … Continue reading
9 Important Questions to Ask the Pharmacist
1. What is the brand name and generic name of this medication? 2. What is this medication for? Does this take the place of anything else that’s currently being taken? 3. Are there any duplicate or unneeded medications? 4. How … Continue reading
Medication Regimens
Pay careful attention to all medications…. medicationis often a critical component of a treatment plan, yet so many struggle to follow medication regimens. Research shows that over 50 percent of Americans do not take their medications as prescribed. Medication noncompliance, … Continue reading
Self- Care
We’re told to pray, but prayer has to be assisted by something else. You pray and go to therapy. You pray and take your medication. Now, I take an antidepressant every morning; that’s my version of self-care. – Shirley Raines Positively Purging-I welcome … Continue reading
5 Things You Should Do Before Paying a Medical Bill
1:Verify your information. First check that the bill was in fact run through your insurance and that your insurance information is correct, says Adria Gross, a medical billing advocate and the founder of MedWise Insurance Advocacy. Occasionally, a billing company … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 