LIFEcard Partners with the Authors of What To Ask the Doc
LIFEcard Health has partnered with authors of the popular book "What To Ask The Doc" for a free online resources for managing medical information and staying up to date on important health alerts.
CHICAGO (PRWEB) July 5, 2005
Personal health information management solution LIFEcard Services has partnered with the authors of the popular book "What To Ask The Doc" for an informational website - www. WhatToTellTheDoc. com.
Developed by LIFEcard Health™ and critical care nurses Linda Burke and Margaret Fitzpatrick, WhatToTellTheDoc. com provides consumers with the resources they need to take control of their health care.
“Based on our experiences as nurses, we believe that whatever the state of your health, you can benefit from better communication with medical professionals,” said Linda Burke.
The WhatToTellTheDoc. com online community features a free educational healthcare resource on all the “need to know” aspects of health information management. Members can stay up to date on important developments such as drug recalls and health safety alerts that may directly impact their lives and the wellbeing of loved ones. Get involved today by visiting www. WhatToTellTheDoc. com/weblog (http://www. WhatToTellTheDoc. com/weblog).
WhatToTellTheDoc. com On The Radio
Linda Burke and Margaret Fitzpatrick will be guests of WKOB Radio in Manchester, Kentucky on July 7th, KLFD Radio in Litchfield, Minnesota on July 13th at 3:10pm CST and the TalkStar Radio Nework in White Springs, Florida on the “For the People” Radio program with Chuck Harder on July 1st. To schedule an interview with Linda Burke or Margaret Fitzpatrick, please call 1-866-558-5781 or visit www. WhatToTellTheDoc. com.
About LIFEcard
The LIFEcard Health program acts as consumers own health advocate when they or their loved ones are unable to communicate. The Health LIFEcard informs medical personnel or concerned parties of existing medical conditions or of the members personal health information. If LIFEcard users ever become incapacitated, the LIFEcard acts on their behalf. For more information, call toll-free 1-866-558-5781.
About What To Ask The Doc
Linda Burke, who is a registered nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, has years of experience in cardiac care, surgical and trauma intensive care, and training nurses in critical care. She is the recipient of the 2004 Excellence in Nursing Practice Award Margaret Fitzpatrick, who is a trauma nurse, has experience in inpatient hospice care, surgical and intensive care, emergency and trauma care, and school nursing. She was honored by Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and the city council in November 2002 for her work as a school nurse. For more information, visit www. WhatToTellTheDoc. com.
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