Most New Year’s Resolutions are silly and forgotten before we flip the calendar to February. Recently I had to buy a car, never one of my favorite tasks. It takes too long and is just not my field of expertise. It took hours of research, time on the phone talking to sellers, miles of travel to look at one used car after another and negotiating and finally I ended up with just a car, something to get me from point A to point B. Now I am not complaining, but I was struck by how many hours it took to just end up with reliable transportation – well, I am hoping it’s reliable. That would be my payoff for all the time it took. My point is that here was something that took upwards of 30 to 50 hours just to be able to get around. After all, a car will last but a few years and then I will have to repeat the process all over again. We spend so much time in tasks that don’t benefit us long-term. I suggest that for 2010 you resolve to spend time in something that can benefit you immediately and for many years to come, regardless of your current health status. This is a simple resolution to achieve, offers great benefits, and does not involve sacrificing or overcoming any of your favorite vices.
All of us at PATHS believe our training can inform and benefit everyone, at all stages of health. By investing just 2.5 hours taking the PATHS Seminar you learn how to make better medical decisions, craft a more collaborative relationship with your doctor, and help others in your family at times they need most. PATHS also provides you with tools and knowledge that could assist you immediately and for your foreseeable medical future. I believe most of us would say an enthusiastic “yes!” We teach how to be effective through the use of the 7 Steps presented in PATHS’ one-session seminar. We are all patients, even during wellness check-ups. The average person has several care providers in different locations that never get to meet and share their knowledge. We believe the earlier you prepare and get armed with the knowledge, the better! Here are some reasons to attend our one-session seminar, held several times per month.
Reason #1: Develop a collaborative relationship with your doctor(s) – Learn what your role in the relationship should be and how you can effectively work with your doctor as a partner by logging symptoms and searching for the right diagnosis and treatment plan for you. Participants have said what they learned could be immediately applied on Day One.
Reason #2: We will all be called on to advocate – We will all be called on to advocate for a loved one at some point. We owe it to them to be as prepared and knowledgeable as possible. These are people we love. Making medical recommendations and decisions for a loved one is an awesome responsibility and you will be glad to be armed with skills and resources when you are called to fill this critical role.
Reason # 3: Resource Guide – Each participant receives a hands-on Resource Notebook with all 7 steps outlined, suggestions on how to personalize these steps to their unique situation and many guides and resources for making medical decisions.
For more detailed information and schedule please visit our website: www.patientpaths.org and go to the Seminar page.
We have a FREE NEW YEAR'S GIFT FOR YOU: 10 Most Important Questions to Ask your Doctor, to request email info@PatientPaths.org. We also invite you to request our free e-newsletter with lots of helpful articles on your health and navigating the medical world effectively.
Remember PATHS Training is mobile – We can and are eager to come to you. If you gather a group of 10 or more, we will come to your site to train. To schedule a training session or just ask questions about your needs, please email chris@PatientPATHS.org or call the PATHS office at 978-264-9770.
LOVE TO SPEACK TO YOUR GROUP: As the Executive Director & Founder of PATHS, I love to speack to business, community, church/ synogogue and lunch time seminars at companies. My talks are free so please inquire on having me come to speak with your group in the MA, NH, or RI area at Chris@PatientPaths.org
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