An Educated Patient

PATIENT, CAREGIVER, AND CLINICIAN STORIES TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND SOMETIMES UPLIFT.

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Sue Checchio experienced the unexpected deaths of her parents (aged 69 and 72) due to medical mistakes. Her desire to understand the medical “business,” along with her love of research and writing, led her to Boston University, where she graduated with a MSc in Health Communication. Sue believes in the importance of education to empower patients and their loved ones.

"I want to encourage you in this work. You have the talent for writing up these vignettes, and they are so important."

Thomas Moore, # 1 NYT Bestselling Author of Care of the Soul

"Your new website is wonderful and a truly important and needed resource. The essay about (Annie) is powerful and heart-wrenching. What a brilliant job you did. I also enjoyed the piece on Thomas Moore, whose work I’ve read and admired.

I’m very glad you shared this project with me. I send you much encouragement and belief in what you’re doing." Sue Monk Kidd, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

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Sue Checchio

Who is the Patient?

Mary Ann was unmarried and had no children when she suddenly fell ill while on vacation. Her family was across the country, and hospitals...

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She Thought She Could Go Home

This personal story is a reminder of the importance of advanced directives. Annie died on a beautiful autumn day in 2021. After a year...

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Keeping the Margins Clear

“The margins are clear.” These four words define this cancer survivor’s journey into understanding that it’s the spaces between objects,...

Robert Eidus, MD, MBA

Reclaiming Primary Care's "Secret Sauce"

A thoughtful article from a physician's perspective written by a dear friend, Dr. Bob Eidus. ..... Imagine how much more effective...

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Supportive Words

I’m very glad you shared this project with me. I send you much encouragement and belief in what you’re doing." Sue Monk Kidd NYT Bestselling Author

"They (your essays) are very well-written, full of heart, and very intelligent. I’ll make them known to the people who follow me. I hope you keep writing them because there are so many issues to explore." Thomas Moore, NYT Bestselling Author

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