Tag Archives: Patient Resources
Liver Testing
Liver function tests are laboratory blood tests meant to show details about the condition of the patient’s liver. Tests may be associated with functionality, cellulary integrity, or biliary tract condition. Many liver diseases are initially without symptoms (asymptomatic) or present … Continue reading
Lab Results
If you’ve had laboratory tests performed, you may have been given a copy of the report by the lab or your health care provider. Once you get your report, however, it may not be easy for you to read … Continue reading
Filed under Diagnosis, Family, Lab Results, Treatment
Dealing With Doctors
For people with Vasculitis diseases, getting a proper diagnosis can be one of the most difficult challenges they face. The majority of those eventually diagnosed with a Vasculitis disease had significant problems in getting a correct diagnosis. Many were incorrectly … Continue reading
VF Doctor List
ABDOU, NABIH I., M.D., PH.D., F.A.C.P. Center for Rheumatic Disease & Allergy – Immunology 4330 Wornall Road, Suite 40 Kansas City, Missouri 64111 Phone: 816-531-0930 Fax: 816-753-2671 Web: www.centerforrheumatic.com ALLEN, NANCY B., M.D. Rheumatology and Immunology Duke University Medical Center Box … Continue reading
Filed under Diagnosis, Health, The Vasculitis Foundation
Navigating Through The Healthcare Maze
Most people – whether as patients, family caregivers, or health professionals – do not have a good idea of what medical insurance (assuming the patient has some) will pay for until the need arises. Family members and patients are often … Continue reading
Filed under Coping, Emotional Health, Family
Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is a document that allows you to appoint a person to organize and handle your affairs while you’re unavailable or unable to do so. The person you appoint is referred to an “Attorney-In-Fact” or “Agent” General … Continue reading
Filed under Disability, Health, Life Planning
