New post, healthcare is great at reorganizing itself but not including patients. #healthcare #ValueBasedCare #Medx #PatientCenteredCare http://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2026/4/5/w406spa8fr0uhnhy68dduld83hhauu
Alan Brewington
@abrewi3010
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Skier, photographer, #ChronicPain #Rheum #AFIB patient. #Medx alumni & former board member. Graduate of Social Health Network's Patient Leader Program.
New Post Alert - Today I'm talking about the balance between #chronicpain and rules. Today's post was inspired by a recent blog post by the great Dana M. Lewis, thank you Dana!!! #rheumchampion #healthcare #share
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Alan Brewington | Personal Blog and Insights on Health, Lifestyle, and Beyond
Living with chronic pain and rheumatoid arthritis means constantly balancing healthcare rules and real-life needs. In this post, I share my journey of using exercise, pain management strategies, and self-advocacy to navigate daily challenges. Learn how flexibility, smart decision-making, and a bit o
New blog post. A little "how to" guide for using artificial intelligence with some Big Al commentary as a treat. #PatientsUseAI #ChronicPain #Healthcare #PainAwarenss #Healthcare #Share www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/12/31/9qabzl3iuu5engydagoztp2ykdlthw
New Post - The hardest day of my life happened while being dad's caregiver. I've never talked about or shared this experience before. We need to remember that quality of life is more important than medical romanticism. #healthcare #qualityoflife #hospice
http://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/12/23/0qzmmbd0cibw0ytinc3nwgu1cyn4vg
Alan Brewington | Personal Blog and Insights on Health, Lifestyle, and Beyond
Thanks dad! Explore the emotional journey of caregiving and the harsh realities of our healthcare system. This heartfelt story reveals the struggles of balancing medical decisions, quality of life, and family dynamics while questioning how we can address the system's inefficiencies. A poignant refle
Pre-Authorizations cause #chronicpain too. #healthcare https://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/11/3p5c0nq6l1lb8bfzg1g1r9pe9reoexb
The story on my most recent radio frequency ablation. I talk about everything from risk, patient responsibility, and skiing a chute in Snowbird Utah I probably should not have been on. A little something for everyone. #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #NeckPain #RheumChampion https://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/10/12/c9x5h27sn816ykviwd5ojt31x2giay
Alan Brewington | Personal Blog and Insights on Health, Lifestyle, and Beyond
Discover my personal journey with radio frequency ablation, from the procedure details to navigating pain management as a chronic patient. Learn about the benefits, risks, and insights gained along the way. Whether you're considering an ablation or managing chronic pain, this honest account offers h
September is #ChronicPain awareness month. A subject that affects my life daily. This post is about advocacy & how a simple question can change the world. With pain care becoming more about law enforcement than patient centered care, advocacy has never been as important as it is now. #RheumChampion #PainAwareness #Share https://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/5/20/3yoy60sm0ve1jiov7y9m26xf1vkqd0
A new blog for your Labor Day reading. Today I'm talking about confusion relating to my neck and #ChronicPain. #Share #Healthcare #RheumChampion #PainAwareness www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/9/2/jp7rynt12ex4p9bifxjek1donvfjv7
New blog post. Today I'm talking about Dad and #Hospice care. #RheumChampion #Healthcare #Caregiver https://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/8/22/yyonpc6udau867h75pe8qud1yqvzzp
Alan Brewington | Personal Blog and Insights on Health, Lifestyle, and Beyond
Explore a deeply personal blog post on navigating hospice care, highlighting the 'utter weirdness' of initial provider meetings and managing the emotional challenges of end-of-life decisions. Gain valuable insights and practical advice to improve hospice experiences. Perfect for anyone seeking unde
Obtaining a second opinion, any opinion, should be a time of opportunity, of excitement, because it is a chance at a higher quality of life. Maybe if we made it harder to obtain a fast-food cheeseburger than health care, I would not have to write posts about whether I should seek a second opinion because I’m so exhausted from living in severe pain. #ChronicPain #2ndOpinion #DoctorShopping #Healthcare
https://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/8/2/jazo0tcep3eghdyyw2c828o9k0wzhb
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Alan Brewington | Personal Blog and Insights on Health, Lifestyle, and Beyond
Obtaining a second opinion, any opinion, should be a time of opportunity, of excitement, because it is a chance at a higher quality of life. Maybe if we made it harder to obtain a fast-food cheeseburger than health care, I would not have to write posts about whether I should seek a second opinion be