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People who want to be told what to do

Posted on December 12, 2018 by janekdickinson

*CRS Q/A Question: What is the best strategy (or a suggestion) to provide person-centered care to somebody who is more “old-school” – e.g. “Doctor, just write me a prescription,” without wanting to take any responsibility for their own care? First … Continue reading →

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Are we teaching dependence?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by janekdickinson

I am overwhelmed by all the options available to people with diabetes. Yes, we can always ask for more and better, but what we have now and what is in the pipeline are pretty impressive. Kids and families who are … Continue reading →

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