Do we really understand each other? By Paula Erwin-Toth A hot topic in health care journals is “Health Care Literacy.” When we hear the word literacy, we often think of being able to do the three R’s: reading, writing and arithmetic. But in health care lliteracy means something else entirely: are people able to read, …
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Why caregiving should be a team sport By Paula Erwin-Toth People who live with any chronic disease often have loved ones by their sides day in and day out, on good days and bad. Awareness of the need to care for the caregiver is gaining ground in patient/family support and advocacy groups, the healthcare community, …
Power to the Patient: Finding your Voice. By Paula Erwin-Toth Patient empowerment in healthcare is a common topic in articles and discussions. You may hear a variety of terms used such as “self-care efficacy” and “patient centered care.” You might say it certainly sounds logical and seems as if it should be an easy thing …
Scleroderma and Managing Incontinence By Paula Erwin-Toth When you live with scleroderma, you are facing challenges big, small and in-between. There is one topic you might find difficult and embarrassing to discuss with your health care provider: incontinence. But as a long-time nurse I can assure you that you are not the only one. Incontinence …