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These programs provide important tools and knowledge to help you and your family get the best care possible. Hear tips on getting smart about your diagnosis, how to find the best healthcare providers, getting second and even third opinions on what approach to take, and drawing on others for support. This is the foundation of Patient Power.

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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
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