Melissa Travis, PhD
Melissa Travis is a blogger.
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I often read advice to doctors about how to screen for domestic violence. I was that woman for many years. I was that child and I know for a fact my pediatrician knew but was afraid to report it. And…
I often read advice to doctors about how to screen for domestic violence. I was that woman for many years. I was that child and I know for a fact my pediatrician knew but was afraid to report it. And then I grew up and became that woman.
Physical violence while brutal, doesn’t compare to the controlling, creeping intimate fear sustained in such relationships. My then husband came with me to some of …
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A patient’s perspective on domestic violence
Patient voices
Yesterday, I went with my friend to meet his new nephrologist and receive an unwanted diagnosis. I went with my friend because I have a unique skill set at meeting new doctors and healthcare providers and dealing with unfamiliar health…
Yesterday, I went with my friend to meet his new nephrologist and receive an unwanted diagnosis. I went with my friend because I have a unique skill set at meeting new doctors and healthcare providers and dealing with unfamiliar health situations. I know this routine.
I know after awhile any diagnosis at all, no matter how awful or serious, becomes a rhythm. I’ve done this as a patient and I’ve done it …
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How to meet your doctor and receive your diagnosis in a better way
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