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Building a Care Team for the Marathon of ALS

Help has come and gone over the past decade since my husband, Todd, has had ALS. When it became too difficult to travel four hours away to an ALS clinic, Todd went to a local neurologist who managed his care. After a couple years, his neurologist left the area, and…

Is Your Doctor Hurting Your Mental Health? Why You Need an Emotionally Intelligent Doctor

“If I was a broken clock, would you throw screwdrivers and bolts into my tool shed?” – “Tool Shed” by Chaya Nemiccolo What is emotional intelligence? Patients can easily learn about the traditional aspects of their doctor’s qualifications with a quick internet search. However,…