Jeanette Ruby, M.D.

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Patient-client services

 

 

Note: The following are key components of each of the service categories. All services are patient-centered; that is, they are determined by the individual patient-client's expressed needs and wishes.

 

 

 

Medical counseling:

 

               Understand your medical condition

 

                    Explore the impact of disease and illness on your lifestyle and wellbeing

 

                    Optimize your personal medical-decision-making processes

 

 

 

Communication strategies:

 

          Develop your patient-advocacy mindset and skills

 

          Determine case-specific strategies for communication with your healthcare providers

 

 

 

Care coordination:

 

                   Facilitate communication among your healthcare providers

        

             Coordinate/convene care conferences on your behalf

 

 

 

Complex-case analysis:

  

         Compile, collate, analyze your medical records from multiple providers or facilities

 

                  Conduct Internet-based medical-literature review, as needed, to advance your    

         understanding of your disease process and/or treatment options