| Centered on Syracuse: How Trisha Torrey found a new career |
What's the No. 1 mistake patients make?
Thinking we've been told all of our treatment options.
When we get a diagnosis from our doctor, many of us "assume that they are being prescribed the best treatment for them, when in fact they may be being prescribed a treatment that has less to do with them and more to do with outside influences, most of those being money,” says Trisha Torrey, author of the new book, "You Bet Your Life! The 10 Mistakes Every Patient Makes--How to Fix Them and Get the Health Care You Deserve."
Her book gives osteoporosis as an example, but you could as easily consider a heart diagnosis. Without asking questions and seeking alternative ideas, you may start taking a prescription you don't need, or you may never find out about another (better?) way to treat your problem.
Read The (Syracuse) Post-Standard profile about Torrey, who turned a misdiagnosis of cancer into her new role as a patient advocate. (And see how you can win a copy of her book--Enter this contest by Friday March 5.)
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