Cutting Through The Jargon

11. Routine medical & surgical procedures and how we can be best prepared for them

How many times have you heard that “it’s just a routine procedure”? There are still risks with every medical and surgical procedure and it’s so important to ask questions and get clarity so you can make the best decision for you and your circumstances. I encourage EVERYONE to do your own research so you know what doctor or specialist would be best to go to and have questions ready to ask. Don’t blindly trust that a healthcare professional will know what is the best decision possible for YOU Take responsibility of your own healthcare journey and be involved in the decision making every step of the way so that you can get the best outcomes for yourself Article link:  https://www.mamamia.com.au/cate-campbell-periods/?utm_source=Mamamia.com.au%20-%20All%20Newsletters&utm_campaign=ba48e744bd-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_12_01_09_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-ba48e744bd-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=ba48e744bd&mc_eid=2359ef4afe CONTACT ME Instagram: @yourwayhealthadvocacy Email: justine@yourwayhealthadvocacy.com

10. Fear Tactics used by healthcare providers

Have you ever had a healthcare provider scare you into something that you didn't want to do? Did you feel rushed? Or perhaps on reflection after it occurred, you could see how you were taken advantage of in a vulnerable situation that you found yourself in?  Why do you think it is that healthcare providers can't just give you all your options (WITHOUT BIAS!) so that you can make a well-informed decision for yourself?  And how can you combat this? Go into your appointments and procedures PREPARED.  Do the research, ask the questions, have the knowledge so that you're clear and know exactly what your options are and how the benefits outweigh the risks for you for your individual situation CONTACT ME  Instagram: @yourwayhealthadvocacy  Email: justine@yourwayhealthadvocacy.com

09. How does your healthcare provider talk to you? Part 2

Moving on from last week's episode, I talk here about the way healthcare providers talk to you in critical situations or about you to your loved ones (and that could still be in front of you too!) and how it could impact your healthcare journey. If we are not happy or comfortable with the situation, we need to speak up so they know it is not acceptable. If nothing changes then nothing will change and we will continue to get the same treatment. Use your voice - it has power to change your healthcare journey for the better 🔥

08. How does your healthcare provider talk to you? Part 1

The way a healthcare professional speaks to you and the language they use can make or break your experience.  They can be demanding and just tell you that "this is what is going to happen" without giving you any options or even asking for permission. The absence of a refusal doesn't mean consent was given.....you are mostly in a vulnerable position when these things are asked of you and you don't feel comfortable to say anything.  Please remember that you are in control of your healthcare journey so take back that power and make sure that you are OK with everything that is happening to you in your healthcare journey.   Speak up and ask questions to gain a better understanding so you can be comfortable with what is happening to you.  What's the worst thing that a clinician has said to you? Send me an email and let me know. CONTACT ME   Instagram: @yourwayhealthadvocacy   Email: justine@yourwayhealthadvocacy.com

07. Does your doctor have a bias?

There are so many ways that a healthcare provider may show their bias against you or towards a certain situation. Perhaps it's the way you look, the "routine" care they provide, a stigma attached to a certain condition you have or your age. What can you do? Speak up Be prepared for your appointments Ask questions Get a second opinion Provide feedback to the healthcare provider and/or healthcare service Contact me at justine@yourwayhealthadvocacy.com or send me a private message over on Instagram @yourwayhealthadvocacy to get your copy of a guide I've created for you to help be better prepared for your healthcare appointments.