Stop Feeling Dismissed: How to Advocate for Your AxSpA Care

Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s office feeling unheard? In this episode of AS Info Share, we continue our deep-dive interview with patient advocate Michael Mallinson. We’re tackling the "doctor-patient" dynamic head-on, discussing how to handle clinical dismissal and providing you with the tools to become a more educated, confident advocate for your own health.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What to do when a medical professional minimizes your symptoms.

How to bridge the communication gap with your healthcare team.

Practical steps to transition from "patient" to "empowered advocate."

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Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting or changing any treatment.

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WORLD AS DAY

https://asif.info/worldasday/

WALK YOU AS OFF

https://spondylitis.raiselysite.com/

ASIF - Axial Spondyloarthritis International Federation

http://www.asif.info

Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association http://www.sparthritis.ca

NASS - National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society

http://www.actonaxialspa.com

Spondylitis Association of America

http://www.spondylitis.com

ASAS - Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Federation

http://www.asas-group.org

EULAR - European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology

http://www.eular.org

ACR - American College of Rheumatology

http://www.rheumatology.org

SPARTAN - Spondylarthritis Treatment and Training Network

https://spartangroup.org/

Axial Spondyloarthritis Resources

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089425921229

PubMed

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Ankylosing Spondylitis and Axial Spondyloarthritis by Dr. M.A. Khan, Oxford University Press, 2023

https://amzn.to/3NnXbKW

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