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“We Just Listen To Doctors”: Being An Informed Patient Can Save Your Life

10 minutes | Sunday, November 16, 2025

After losing her son to an opioid overdose, one mother has turned her grief into action by creating a new kind of hospital role – life care specialists. These “care coaches” guide patients through recovery, offering pain management education, emotional support, and alternatives to addictive medications.
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“We Just Listen To Doctors”: Being An Informed Patient Can Save Your Life
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