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The Importance Of Patient
Education
Patient education
is a powerful weapon in our battle against Chiari and syringomyelia.
An informed patient is able to intelligently select a doctor, understand the
issues and choices that must be made, be proactive, and most importantly,
take charge of their healthcare. The Education section of the
Conquer Chiari website is updated regularly, both with new issues of the
newsletter and with more background information.
For Beginners
Overview : Presentation covers the
basics of Chiari & syringomyelia, including what they are, how they are
diagnosed and treated, and what to expect.
FAQ:
The most common questions asked about Chiari & syringomyelia; we provide the
answers.
Glossary:
Decipher the medical jargon with these easy to understand definitions.
Patient Education Sheets:
Single sheet (pdf) descriptions which you can email to other people or print
out and take with you to the doctor; great for patients to give to medical
professionals not familiar with CM & SM
Pictures: See
what to expect from surgery with these pictures from real patients.
MRI's:
The diagnostic
standard for Chiari; see sample MRI's from real patients.
Surgery Video:
Archived webcast of a Chiari surgery. Note this link will take
you off the ConquerChiari website. The C&S Patient Education
Foundation is not responsible for it's content and has no control over it's
availability.
Newsletter Archives
By Date:
Tables of Contents for past issues of Chiari & Syringomyelia News
By Article Type/Subject:
Research Updates:
The latest research findings, summarized in plain English and put into
perspective; grouped by subject.
Personal Stories:
Read about the good, the bad, and the funny; individuals open their hearts
and share their experiences.
Special Topics: In-depth
articles on subjects of importance to our community, such as spinal anatomy,
MRI's, and neurological exams.
Interviews: Experts
in various fields answer the tough questions and give their views on a
variety of topics.
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