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Carepartners, not caregivers
July 16, 2026 | 3 min read
Carepartners can help patients managing chronic conditions to navigate decisions, advocate for preferences, and support long-term health management. Make it routine practice to ask patients "Who, if anyone, can you count on to help when making decisions about your medical care?"
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Sliding home
July 15, 2026 | 4 min read
When patients share stories and metaphors they're often revealing how they make meaning of the illness experience. Listen closely to the ideas that are repeated to better understand the patient’s priorities.
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Beyond remission
July 17, 2026 | 3 min read
Cancer treatment ends, but survivorship lasts a lifetime. Clinicians can make a difference by asking "How has this experience changed your life?" and responding with empathy.
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