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Fast-Track Your Diagnosis: Patient Empowerment 101

Learn how to communicate with your doctor on an unprecedented level to expedite your own diagnoses, minimize unnecessary tests and procedures, and make every medical encounter safer. You'll also get a free download of Dr. Hester's book, Patient Empowerment 101: More than a book, it's an adventure!
  • Updated Jan 12, 2026
  • English
  • General Audiences - suitable for all ages
Learn in your language: every lesson can be translated on demand into 102 languages

What you'll learn

 
 

Here’s how you'll become empowered thru this course:

  • Craft a Powerful “One-Minute” Elevator Speech

    • Develop a concise and impactful message to quickly convey your health concerns and fast-track your diagnosis.
  • Identify Key Signs for 11 Common Symptoms

    • Learn what to look for in common symptoms, helping you communicate clearly and effectively with your doctor.
  • Master the Art of Patient Communication

    • Discover techniques for communicating in a way that resonates with your doctor, fostering better understanding and care.
  • Reduce the Need for Excessive Testing

    • Use proactive dialogue to avoid unnecessary, painful, and costly tests by focusing on the most relevant information.
  • Avoid Ineffective Prescriptions

    • Enhance communication to prevent misprescriptions when your diagnosis is still unclear.
  • Accelerate Your Path to an Accurate Diagnosis

    • Streamline the diagnostic process, reducing unnecessary delays and getting you closer to answers.
  • Minimize Follow-Up Visits

    • Address issues with clarity and precision upfront to cut down on repeat visits.
  • Achieve Faster Relief with Exceptional Communication

    • Experience less pain and fewer delays by strengthening the way you communicate with your healthcare providers.
  • Save on Medical Bills by Taking Charge

    • Start your diagnostic journey on the right path and reduce your expenses with empowered, clear communication.

 

***This course is for informational purposes only. You should speak with your private healthcare provider about any and all health concerns.  This is a guide to how to approach medical visits and is not all-encompassing. Different doctors have different ways to addressing issues, but knowing the information in these modules can help expedite your diagnoses and streamline your care by anticipating commonly asked questions about the conditions listed.

 

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Content

You'll learn what the History of Present Illness (HPI) is and how mastering it can transform every visit to the doctor's office or hospital.

FREE downloadable version of this highly recommended book that can save you a tremendous amount on future medical bills. More importantly, it can help make every visit to the doctor and hospital safer and may even help save your life. You'll get access to the internal pages of the Patient Empowerment website where you can download health charts again and again.

Requirements

No prerequisites. This course is meant for the general public and no medical knowledge is needed.

Creator

Ann Maria Hester, M.D.
@Hester Transformational Health Coach, Author, Physician
  • 33 Learners
  • 10 Courses
  • 5.0

Transformational Health Coach, Author, Physician

Fast-Track Your Diagnosis: Patient Empowerment 101
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$50.00
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This course includes

  • 3 sections · 27 lessons
  • Basic level
  • English
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