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

8 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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