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Hippocrates' Circle

commentaries, essays, and writings
Authors

Bitiel Kidane

Dr. Jasmine Kaur

Bob Kieserman

Kyla Greenstein

Alex Collins

Julia Ballerini
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Sizing Up Your Doctor's Office
by Julia Ballarini How many times have you sat in a waiting room of a doctor that you have waited days, weeks, or even months to see, and...
The National Library of Patient Rights and Advocacy
Feb 14, 20194 min read


Why We Need to Respond to Patient Satisfaction Surveys
by Bob Kieserman I remember when doctors owned their practices. I remember being able to call my doctor’s office and talk to person at...
The National Library of Patient Rights and Advocacy
Feb 13, 20193 min read


Honoring Our Right to Confidentiality
by Bob Kieserman Imagine sitting in the waiting room of your doctor’s office and you overhear one of the women at the front desk say to a...
The National Library of Patient Rights and Advocacy
Feb 13, 20194 min read


Medical Librarians, Your Doctor, and You
by Bob Kieserman Some say that a doctor’s best friend is a pharmacist. As patients, we know the pharmacist works with the doctor to make...
The National Library of Patient Rights and Advocacy
Feb 13, 20193 min read


10 Things to Bring to an Appointment
by Bob Kieserman There is much that happens at a typical doctor’s appointment, so knowing what to bring is essential. 1. Paper and Pencil...
The National Library of Patient Rights and Advocacy
Feb 13, 20193 min read


Patience by Patients Sometimes Has Its Limits
by Bob Kieserman Have you ever walked into a doctor's office, signed in at the front desk, sat down, found a magazine, and within five...
The National Library of Patient Rights and Advocacy
Jan 7, 20194 min read


I Am a Patient
by Bob Kieserman We all have sat in the doctor's office, waiting too long to be seen, and thought of what we really would like to say to...
The National Library of Patient Rights and Advocacy
Jan 7, 20195 min read
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