April 7th is celebrated worldwide as the World Health Day a very appropriate day to draw our attention to the vast number of patients around whom the entire healthcare industry should actually revolve.

The Patient Community@HELP is an attempt by HELP Library – to shift focus to the patients their problems — real and perceived — in partnership with the medical community. Doctors now believe that participation of patients plays an important role in providing good medical care resulting in high levels of patient satisfaction.

To join the community please send us an email on
helplibrary@gmail.com

Why are patients unhappy with doctors?
Indian patients are becoming increasingly articulate — they want more information about their medical conditions

Unfortunately their doctors do not have the time to provide them this information in detail
Information Therapy is Powerful Medicine !
Help patients to make better health decisions
Patients are the largest untapped healthcare resource !
Empower them with information — so they can take better care of themselves , in partnership with their doctor.
We help doctors to talk to patients !
We help patients to talk to doctors !
The Patient Community@HELP will:
Provide opportunities for patients and their families to share their medical stories and experiences in order to look after themselves better.

The story of parents of a cancer patient who are now educating and funding other cancer patients through their NGO JASCAP

JEET ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORT TO CANCER PATIENTS

c/o. Abhay Bhagat & Co., Office No.4, “Shilpa”, 7th.Road, Prabhat Colony,

Santacruz (East), Mumbai – 400 055

Tel.: 2617 7543, 2616 0007. Fax: 91-22-2618 6162

E-mail :pkrjascap@gmail.com & abhay@abhaybhagat.com

JASCAP is a charitable trust that provides information on various aspects of cancer. This can help the patient and his family to understand the disease and its treatment and thus cope with it better.

Who will comprise of your health care team?

How to remain healthy;remain mentally active;eat a healthy, nutritious diet;do physical exercises;quit smoking;see your dietician regularly;how to do your own research and prepare for prognosis;ask questions and seek information.

Communication is the key to your getting the best medical care.

How to Prepare for your visit to the Doctor

How to be an Informed Patient

How to take an appointment with your Doctor

Learn the PACE system:

Present detailed information about how you are feeling;

Ask questions if desired information is not provided;

Check your understanding of information that is giving to you;

Express any concerns about the recommended treatment.
 
Part 2: Learn How To Talk To Your Doctor!-Part 2

Learn the PACE system: (See attachment)

Present detailed information about how you are feeling;

Ask questions if desired information is not provided;

Check your understanding of information that is giving to you;

Express any concerns about the recommended treatment.

Do’s and Don’ts – Communication with your doctor

Don’t ruin the relationship – it needs to be nurtured