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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.

Research Symposium 2007: Video webcast of the UIC/Conquer Chiari Professional Research Symposium held in June, 2007.

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.

Disclaimer: This publication is intended for informational purposes only and may or may not apply to you. The editor and publisher are not doctors and are not engaged in providing medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for medical care. This publication does not endorse any doctors, procedures, or products.