Our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, decided it was time for a new doctor when she began to not feel safe in the care of her old doctor. Once she’d made the decision, she figured out the difficult but necessary process to find a doctor she was comfortable with. Shopping for a doctor involves research and meeting with new doctors, and she shares all the steps in this video.
You can find more articles and videos about living with an ostomy below:
- Video: 6 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before Ostomy Surgery
- Ostomy Hacks: Dressing with an Ostomy
- Ostomy Skin Issues: Your Solutions
- Concealing an Ostomy Bag | Ask Laura
- Tips for Swimming with an Ostomy – More Security | Ask Laura
The United Ostomy Association of America has a self-advocacy checklist that some may find helpful to review during the process of shopping for a doctor.
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