Laura Newman
I am a medical journalist and blogger. My stories have appeared in peer-reviewed journals and on the web. In Patient POV, I strive to bring the same rigor to telling stories about patients that I have shown in my previous work, which has featured research scientists and physicians.
Laura can be found on Twitter as @lauranewmanny.
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Tag Archives: patient stories
Mental Health and the Patient Point of View: More High-Quality Stories Needed
TweetI am thrilled that later today, Martha Roberts’ post on her own experience taking medication for mental illness, will run here. I first came across her post through a tweet from Ben Goldacre, author of Bad Pharma. It’s nice to … Continue reading
No More Struggling to Find Co-Pay Dollars for Contraception!
TweetWritten by Keely Monroe, Raising Women’s Voices This blog was originally posted for the What’s in it for Women? campaign. To learn more about the campaign and the wins women get from the new health law, please visit www.CountDowntoCoverage.org Today is … Continue reading
Posted in Health insurance, Healthcare reform, women's health
Tagged birth control, contraception, patient stories
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Looking for a Doctor
TweetGuest Post by Esther Cohen Many people I know, of every age and proclivity, are looking for a new doctor. Even if they have one already. A good doctor’s not easy to find. We have, many of us, moved away … Continue reading
WordCount Blogathon Opens Door to Unusual Patient Stories
TweetOn May 1, I joined the Word Count Blogathon, and already, I am meeting bloggers who have amazing stories to tell about the healthcare system. Among the stories that I hope to share with you are the following: What happens … Continue reading
Posted in Patient stories, WordCount Blogathon
Tagged patient POV, patient stories, WordCount Blogathon
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