In this video, Dr. Carley Akehurst, a naturopathic doctor and women's & children's health microbiome consultant, discusses the following:

● In collaboration with the Live UTI Free team, Dr. Akehurst has developed a form in which patients can set out their relevant medical history to take to consultations. It is a way for both the patient and the clinician to work more effectively together.
● Dr. Akehurst saw the need because many patients report that, when they describe their chronic or recurrent UTI symptoms, they are not being believed by clinicians. This outcome is exacerbated by how intimidating for patients the situation can be.
● Another factor at play is that the notion of chronic or recurrent UTI may be something the clinician has never heard of before. This, coupled with extreme time constraints on the clinician, can lead to misunderstandings and, ultimately, an unsatisfactory outcome for the patient.
● The goal is for patients to arrive at their appointments prepared and clearly and concisely communicate their symptoms and history in order for the clinician to understand the situation and provide assistance.
● From a patient perspective, they can gauge whether the clinician is open to listening, learning and assisting, or whether it will be best to find an alternative clinician who is.
● Completing your medical history—which includes listing symptoms as well as medications, procedures, supplements or protocols that have been used so far—may, understandably, elicit an emotional response. By completing this form prior to your consultation, it offers patients the opportunity to experience those emotions in the privacy of their own home, perhaps with the support of someone trusted.
● Once the form has been completed, it also alleviates the need to repeat the same traumatic experience, over and over, to different clinicians.

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About Dr. Carley Akehurst:
Dr. Akehurst, a naturopathic doctor and women's & children's health microbiome consultant, is highly trained in the treatment and prevention of chronic disease, immune dysfunction, allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, hormone imbalance and stress and fatigue. She has a strong passion for family medicine, especially women’s health (including recurrent UTIs), pregnancy and children’s health and has extensive additional training in these areas. Dr. Akehurst provides detailed birth education and support and has additional training and experience as a birth doula, childbirth educator and breastfeeding consultant. Most recently, she has been a contributor to Let Them Eat Dirt – a book about bacteria and the role it plays in gut health in children. She is also a consultant for a local microbiome testing company.

Follow Dr. Akehurst @drcarleyakehurst and @clementinenaturalhealth

About Live UTI Free
Live UTI Free is a patient advocacy and research organization. We do not endorse specific treatment approaches, clinicians or diagnostics methods. The content of this video does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. The medical and/or nutritional information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen. [ Ссылка ]

Post-production: Melissa Wairimu [ Ссылка ]

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