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How TV Medical Dramas Shape Our Perception of Medicine
How does watching television shows like House MD or Greys Anatomy impact our thoughts on medicine? What should we believe?  In this Patient Power Health Issues program, Andrew and Peter...
by Patient Power | 03/29/2011
Patient-Centered Medical Home: Improving Quality in Primary Care
You may not know what the term “Patient-Centered Medical Home” means but, rest-assured that clinics close to your home that are recognized by this label, mean a big difference in...
by Patient Power | 03/14/2011
The UW Medicine Health System: Putting Patients First
The UW Health System is constantly working to improve the health of the public by advancing medicine, providing great care care to the people of the region. In this program,...
by Patient Power | 09/27/2010
How Stairs and Bike Paths Are Weapons for Health in New York City
On this episode of Health Issues, we explore how infrastructure and the layout of our cities impacts our health—either constraining or facilitating physical activity. With chronic diseases like diabetes, heart...
by Patient Power | 09/17/2010
Participatory Evidence: Opportunities & Threats
In medicine, evidence separates modern scientific treatment from Folk Art. Medical evidence is acquired through observation, experimentation, and information sharing in scientific peer-reviewed journals. When new treatments are used, millions...
by Patient Power | 08/04/2010
Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Lessons from One Woman’s Story
On this Patient Power Health Issues program, Andrew and Peter interview Annie Fonfa, a breast cancer survivor, patient advocate and founder of The Annie Appleseed Project. After having surgery and...
by Patient Power | 06/25/2010
Are Generic Medicines Just as Good as Brand Names?
What is the difference between brand name medicines and generic ones? Why the price difference? Is one better than the other? Joining this Health Issues program is Dr. Tom Sawyer,...
by Patient Power | 06/18/2010
Tips for Women Staying Healthy & Active
With the busy lives that we all lead, staying healthy and active can be a challenge. In this Patient Power program, sponsored by UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics, a family doctor...
by Patient Power | 04/19/2010
Women's Health: Taking Control
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by Patient Power | 04/15/2010
An Expert's Perspective on Health Care Reform Law
With health care reform signed into law, much of the debate continues. How will some of the looming issues be resolved? What does this bill mean for quality of care...
by Patient Power | 04/02/2010
Why You Should Get More Advice from Your Pharmacist
Most people simply pick up prescriptions at the pharmacy window even though a Doctor of Pharmacy is there to help. Few people ask questions about a given medication or the...
by Patient Power | 02/12/2010
Reducing Falls in the Elderly
As we age, we are prone to muscle weakness, backaches, falls, and for some, a cocktail of prescriptions. An increased number of falls have geriatricians concerned about how to reduce...
by Patient Power | 02/05/2010
Tips for Having a Healthy Baby & Staying Healthy During Pregnancy
A healthy baby starts with a healthy mother, even before conception. This Patient Power program features two obstetrician gynecologists from UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics, Dr. Voni Simmons and Dr. Wendy...
by Patient Power | 01/25/2010
Medical and Surgical Treatments for Sinusitis
Sinusitis, also known as sinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages and can be an acute or chronic condition. This condition affects everyone at some point in...
by Patient Power | 01/12/2010
Expert Perspective on Breast Cancer Screening
Talk from the November 15th, 2009, "How to be a Powerful Patient" event, featuring Dr. Connie Lehman, and many others.
by Patient Power | 11/15/2009
The Three “A’s” of What to Look for in a Physician
Talk from the November 15th, 2009, "How to be a Powerful Patient" event, featuring Dr. Benjamin Starnes, and many others.
by Patient Power | 11/15/2009
Setting the Tone with Your Nurse
Talk from the November 15, 2009 "How to be a Powerful Patient" Event featuring Lorie Willd, R.N.
by Patient Power | 11/15/2009
Meet “Tom & Jerry”
Talk from the November 15th, 2009, "How to be a Powerful Patient" event, featuring Anette Lusher, a lung transplant recipient, and many others.
by Patient Power | 11/15/2009
You’ve Always had the Power
Talk from the November 15th, 2009, "How to be a Powerful Patient" event, featuring Dr. Sunil Hingorani, and many others.
by Patient Power | 11/15/2009
Having a “Family Plan” for Medical Care
Talk from the November 15, 2009 "How to be a Powerful Patient" Event featuring Dr. Josh Benditt.
by Patient Power | 11/15/2009
Doctors Don’t Know Everything
Talk from the November 15th, 2009, "How to be a Powerful Patient" event, featuring Dr. Russ Van Gelder.
by Patient Power | 11/15/2009
Sight-Saving Neighborly Advice
Talk from the November 15th, 2009, "How to be a Powerful Patient" event, featuring Dr. Richard Munsen, and many others.
by Patient Power | 11/15/2009
Primary Care Tips for Patients
Talk from the November 15th, 2009, "How to be a Powerful Patient" event, featuring Dr. Doreen Kiss, and many others.
by Patient Power | 11/15/2009
A Transplant Surgeon’s Philosophy in Patient Care
Talk from the November 15th, 2009, "How to be a Powerful Patient" event, featuring Dr. Michael Mulligan, Anette Lusher, and many others.
by Patient Power | 11/15/2009
The Importance of Long Term Follow-up
Talk from the November 15th, 2009, "How to be a Powerful Patient" event, featuring Dr. Chappie Conrad, and many others.
by Patient Power | 11/15/2009
An Expert’s Comment on Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
With breast cancer being responsible for over 40,000 deaths a year, who should be screened and who shouldn't? On this episode of Patient Power sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance...
by Patient Power | 11/11/2009
Depression: A Treatable Illness
Depression is one of our greatest health problems. It affects literally millions of people. There are people who are depressed but don't know it or it's not acknowledged, yet depression...
by Patient Power | 10/27/2009
Strategies for Keeping Stress in Balance
Stress. We all feel it sometimes, and a little bit can be energizing, but too much can trigger responses in your body that can negatively affect both your mental and...
by Patient Power | 10/13/2009
Patient Empowerment and the World Wide Web
Now more than ever before, you and other patients are realizing the importance of taking charge of your personal health. What does it mean to be an empowered patient? How...
by Patient Power | 09/09/2009
GERD: A Burning Issue
When is heartburn not just heartburn? How often should you use over-the-counter remedies before seeking medical attention? What are the warning signs of potentially serious conditions such as Barrett’s esophagus?...
by Patient Power | 06/23/2009
What UW Medicine Health System Growth Means to You
The UW Medicine Health System, comprised of Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center, UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians practice plan, and the UW School of Medicine, plays...
by Patient Power | 06/18/2009
News from ASCO: 6-Minute Cancer Survivorship Care Plans Now Online
With 12 million cancer survivors across the United States, some of the breaking news from the 2009 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Orlando, Florida, concerned the development...
by Patient Power | 06/01/2009
Your Risk of Breast Cancer: What's Age Got to Do with It?
Based on what you see in the eye of the media, you may think that the average woman with breast cancer is a Mom in her 30s with young children....
by Patient Power | 05/26/2009
Benefits of Survivorship Treatment Care Plans
What happens after a battle with cancer? Does life continue as if nothing ever happened? Fortunately, cancer survivorship is a word more people are familiarizing themselves with. On this episode...
by Patient Power | 05/13/2009
Caring for Diabetes: Today & Tomorrow
Diabetes is ever present and most everyone has a family member who is touched by this disease. Recent estimates are that a child born this century has a 1 in...
by Patient Power | 04/28/2009
Why You Still Need to See A Doctor When You’re Well
Experts say over 100,000 lives a year could be saved in the United States if patients focused more on preventative medicine. What is preventative medicine? What can you do in...
by Patient Power | 03/26/2009
Preventative Medicine: The Importance of Regular Check-Ups
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by Patient Power | 03/24/2009
Smart Treatment Approaches for Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer rarely presents with obvious symptoms and the prognosis is usually bleak. On this episode of Patient Power sponsored by the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) learn more about...
by Patient Power | 03/11/2009
The Health Benefits of Being a Baseball Fan
Every Spring, there is a flutter in the hearts of baseball fans with the hope that their team will provide 162 games of thrills and even more excitement in the...
by Patient Power | 03/02/2009
MRSA: How Safe are You?
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), also known as staph infection or ‘Superbug,’ has been a constant topic of discussion in the news. How common are MRSA infections? Are these infections treatable?...
by Patient Power | 01/14/2009
There Has Never Been a Better Time to Quit Smoking
If you ask any doctor what the worst thing is for your health, the response will probably be smoking. If you are currently a smoker, you know you should quit....
by Patient Power | 11/25/2008
Cancer In Generation X/Y – Does Anyone Care?
A cancer diagnosis is difficult to deal with at any age, but the perspectives and experiences can vastly differ based on age. Issues for young cancer patients have been isolation,...
by Patient Power | 09/22/2008
Why A Primary Care Physician is Critical to Overall Health & Wellness Coordination
Maintaining a relationship with a primary care physician is critical to your overall health and wellness. Your primary care physician is the gatekeeper for you, the patient, to help track...
by Patient Power | 09/11/2008
Cancer Fatigue
Fatigue occurs in up to 90% of cancer patients due to aggressive treatment, stress and lack of sleep. Symptoms can be physical or involved with cognitive thinking, but new therapies...
by Patient Power | 06/03/2008
The New Power of the Internet for Better Health
Learn how to use the Internet to get better health care.
by Patient Power | 03/09/2008
The Latest in Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as COPD, is a progressive lung disease comprised of emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In a minority of cases COPD can be caused by exposure...
by Patient Power | 02/24/2008
Cancer Survivorship
Doctors told Jerry Lieberman he had three years to live and he was still in his early 20’s with his whole life ahead of him. Two bone marrow transplants and...
by Patient Power | 01/09/2008
Genetics & Cancer Risk
Whenever the topic of cancer is discussed, central to the conversation are questions of where cancer comes from and why certain individuals develop the disease. During the past several years,...
by Patient Power | 10/16/2007
Cancer Survivorship
So what happens AFTER cancer? This Patient Power program addresses cancer survivors’ ongoing need for emotional and social support. The program stresses the need for survivors to stay educated about...
by Patient Power | 09/04/2007
Health & Medicine at Sea: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Health and medicine at sea.  Learn what you need to know before you go.
by Patient Power | 09/02/2007
Injury Prevention for Active People
How do you know when you’ve pushed yourself too far? Being active is important, but pushing through the pain when you feel discomfort is usually a bad idea. In this...
by Patient Power | 08/14/2007
Pelvic Disorders: Chronic Pelvic Pain and Vulvodynia
Pelvic disorders impose serious limitations on a woman's ability to function and engage in daily activities. The pain can be so severe and unremitting that it forces women to resign...
by Patient Power | 07/18/2007
Brain Tumors: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Ruth Ross assumed the stress of her husband’s cancer was to blame for her uncharacteristic double-booking of dinner plans and inability to balance her checkbook. However, as her forgetfulness increased,...
by Patient Power | 07/01/2007
Patient Empowerment: How to Fight the Insurance Company and Win!
Each year, some patients find themselves fighting the health insurance company just to stay alive. This may sound ludicrous, but it's a reality someone you know will face. While some...
by Patient Power | 06/27/2007
Hope, Optimism and Healing
In this Patient Power Program, host Andrew Schorr is joined by two remarkable doctors who were inspired by their patients to write a book, The Man With the Iron Tattoo:...
by Patient Power | 06/11/2007
Irritated Eyes: Tips for Handling Allergies and Other Issues
Tears are vital to the eye in the same way that blood is vital to the internal organs. Without tears and proper flow you can ultimately lose your sight. Joining...
by Patient Power | 06/05/2007
Sleep Disorders: Causes and Treatments
How did you sleep last night? Did you toss and turn? Does your partner complain about your snoring? You may want to see a sleep medicine specialist like Dr. Arthur...
by Patient Power | 06/03/2007
How Food Affects Your Health: What's Good and Bad
When it comes to overall health, feeling good is not just about weight-control but is also about how your body digests what you eat and drink. On this Patient Power...
by Patient Power | 05/31/2007
Learning More About Palliative Care
Palliative care helps people who have progressive, complex life-limiting conditions to enhance their quality of life and live comfortably in any situation. For this Patient Power program, host Andrew Schorr...
by Patient Power | 05/24/2007
Doctors Who Make House Calls
by Patient Power | 05/16/2007
Hospital Medicine: What It Is and How It Can Help You
In the past ten years, the position of hospitalist has been on the rise at many hospitals and medical centers. Hospitalists are medical doctors who usually specialize in internal medicine,...
by Patient Power | 04/08/2007
Life-Saving Medical Tests for Women
Women are the natural caregivers for family and loved ones and many times end up being the “health managers” in the family. Dr. Marie Savard is a medical doctor and...
by Patient Power | 03/15/2007
The Moyer Foundation: Catch a Cure for Cancer
At 45 years old Jamie Moyer, a starting pitcher for the now World Champion Philadelphia Phillies, is the oldest active player in Major League Baseball. He is the second oldest...
by Patient Power | 07/23/2006