Stop Feeling Dismissed: How to Advocate for Your AxSpA Care
Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s office feeling unheard? In this episode of AS Info Share, we continue our deep-dive interview with patient advocate Michael Mallinson. We’re tackling the "doctor-patient" dynamic head-on, discussing how to handle clinical dismissal and providing you with the tools to become a more educated, confident advocate for your own health.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What to do when a medical professional minimizes your symptoms.
How to bridge the communication gap with your healthcare team.
Practical steps to transition from "patient" to "empowered advocate."
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Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting or changing any treatment.
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WORLD AS DAY
https://asif.info/worldasday/
WALK YOU AS OFF
https://spondylitis.raiselysite.com/
ASIF - Axial Spondyloarthritis International Federation
http://www.asif.info
Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association http://www.sparthritis.ca
NASS - National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society
http://www.actonaxialspa.com
Spondylitis Association of America
http://www.spondylitis.com
ASAS - Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Federation
http://www.asas-group.org
EULAR - European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology
http://www.eular.org
ACR - American College of Rheumatology
http://www.rheumatology.org
SPARTAN - Spondylarthritis Treatment and Training Network
https://spartangroup.org/
Axial Spondyloarthritis Resources
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089425921229
PubMed
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
Ankylosing Spondylitis and Axial Spondyloarthritis by Dr. M.A. Khan, Oxford University Press, 2023
https://amzn.to/3NnXbKW
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