Health Recoded
Hosted by a nurse, Health Recoded breaks down complex health topics into clear, human explanations that actually make sense. Each episode explores what’s happening inside the body — from hormones and metabolism, to stress and emotions — and explains how those systems show up in real life.
This podcast isn’t about quick fixes or medical fear-mongering. It’s about understanding your body, building health literacy, and creating a calmer, more confident relationship with your health. Whether you’re navigating symptoms, trying to make sense of medical information, or just want to understand your body better, Health Recoded is here to help you connect the dots.
Here is where we start making healthcare, human care.
*This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.*
Health Recoded
How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor
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In this episode of Health Recoded, we discuss how to advocate for yourself at the doctor. We’ll talk about:
- How doctors visits are structured
- The components that make up a visit
- Your HIPAA rights as a patient
- Some tips on how to advocate for yourself during a visit
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:55 Example Scenario
03:13 How doctors visits are structured
04:20 Components of a medical exam
12:07 HIPAA Rights
13:50 How to advocate for yourself
19:14 Scenario of a Productive Visit
20:17 Advocacy Checklist
21:16 Key Takeaways
This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.
Resources:
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/index.html
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/17366-physical-examination
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-advocate-for-yourself-at-the-doctor#follow-up-care