Choosing the Right Doctor for Your Headaches and Migraines
Choosing a doctor is one of the most important decisions we make. What do you look for in a doctor? Once you know what you need, how do you find a doctor who meets those needs? We'll help you figure it out.
Headache or Migraine Emergency: ER? Urgent Care?
The National Headache Foundation (NHF) has conducted an online survey to compare the care received and the attitudes met with during visits to the ER and urgent care facilities (UC) for severe headache or Migraine attack. The study provided some interesting results.
The National Headache Foundation (NHF) has conducted an online survey to compare the care received and the attitudes met with during visits to the ER and urgent care facilities (UC) for severe headache or Migraine attack. The study provided some interesting results.
Patients: We Are Consumers and Customers
When you go shopping, would you continue to shop in a store where you're dissatisfied with the product or the attitude of the sales associates? I think not. Why? Because we don't spend our hard earned dollars on unsatisfactory products or bad customer service. Thus, when we consider that a patient is a consumer, a customer of health care services, I would propose that if we aren't receiving the medical care we feel we need, it's time to purchase those health care services elsewhere.
When you go shopping, would you continue to shop in a store where you're dissatisfied with the product or the attitude of the sales associates? I think not. Why? Because we don't spend our hard earned dollars on unsatisfactory products or bad customer service. Thus, when we consider that a patient is a consumer, a customer of health care services, I would propose that if we aren't receiving the medical care we feel we need, it's time to purchase those health care services elsewhere.
BRAINSTORM: Teaching Doctors About Migraine
Even the best intentioned PCP has so many conditions to treat that he or she may not know much about Migraine. The American Headache Society has a CME program called BRAINSTORM that encourages PCPs to adopt the U.S. Headache Consortium's guidelines for treating Migraine.
Even the best intentioned PCP has so many conditions to treat that he or she may not know much about Migraine. The American Headache Society has a CME program called BRAINSTORM that encourages PCPs to adopt the U.S. Headache Consortium's guidelines for treating Migraine.
Have A Migraine? So Does Your Neurologist!
How many of us have wished that our neurologist were a Migraineur or would have a severe headache so he or she would know how we feel? A new study shows that may be the case more often than we know. In the past year, more than four of five Canadian and Mayo Clinic neurologists have had a headache, 50% have had a Migraine.
How many of us have wished that our neurologist were a Migraineur or would have a severe headache so he or she would know how we feel? A new study shows that may be the case more often than we know. In the past year, more than four of five Canadian and Mayo Clinic neurologists have had a headache, 50% have had a Migraine.
Headache/Migraine Care: As it SHOULD Be
People with Migraine Disease, Cluster Headaches, and other headache disorders often encounter problems getting proper and respectful treatment. Headache specialists and clinics can be the answer.
People with Migraine Disease, Cluster Headaches, and other headache disorders often encounter problems getting proper and respectful treatment. Headache specialists and clinics can be the answer.
Guide To Visiting a New Doctor
Whether you're visiting a new doctor or one you've seen before, being well prepared for your appointment will help you get the most from it.
Whether you're visiting a new doctor or one you've seen before, being well prepared for your appointment will help you get the most from it.
Time for a New Doctor?
There are times when it's something to consider. If your doctor is dispensing incorrect information, your communication with him/her isn't good, or if your treatment isn't progressing, it may be time. Remember, it’s your health — YOU’RE the boss!
There are times when it's something to consider. If your doctor is dispensing incorrect information, your communication with him/her isn't good, or if your treatment isn't progressing, it may be time. Remember, it’s your health — YOU’RE the boss!