Roadmap to Care Series
Behind the Scenes of Medical Decisions: Decoding the Doctor’s Playbook
Wednesday, April 23, 1-2 pm ET | 10-11 am PT on Zoom
Navigating the healthcare system as an artist can sometimes feel confusing or frustrating. Why do doctors make the decisions they do? What guidelines, tools, and systems shape their approach to care?
Join us for an informative session where we’ll pull back the curtain on the family medicine model, helping you understand how family doctors diagnose, assess, and treat patients. We hope that this knowledge will help you navigate medical appointments with confidence, build strong relationships with your healthcare providers, and empower you to advocate for your health.
We’ll explore:
- How family doctors are trained and the clinical guidelines they follow
- The role of medical billing and how it influences patient interactions
- Common tools and resources doctors use to make decisions
- Why appointments feel rushed and how to communicate effectively with your physician
- Practical strategies for making the most of your healthcare visits
This workshop is for artists of all disciplines who want to better understand the healthcare system. Whether you have had frustrating experiences with medical care or simply want to become a more informed patient, this session will give you valuable insights and practical tools.
Please note: the Roadmap to Care Series is designed to provide general information on the national level. We won’t be able to provide one-on-one support or personalized advice to attendees and address individual healthcare experiences or personal medical questions.
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About the Roadmap to Care Series
The AFC and the Artists’ Health Centre are teaming up to present a four-part series to provide essential information on navigating support services. Each online event will cover a specific care category, including mental health, physical health, disabilities, and other services. The series is designed to empower individuals by helping them understand what to look for, potential pitfalls to avoid, and how to get started in finding the services they need.
Roadmap to Care Series Events:
- Finding a Mental Health Practitioner – September 18, 2024, 1-2 pm ET
- Empowered Healthcare: Navigating Your Care Journey as an Artist – December 4, 2024, 1-2 pm ET
- Navigating Disability, Injury, and Illness Supports – March 19, 2025, 1-2 pm ET
- Behind the Scenes of Medical Decisions: Decoding the Doctor’s Playbook – April 23, 2025, 1-2 pm ET
Accessibility: closed captions and ASL interpretation. If you require additional accommodations to make this event accessible for you, please get in touch, and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Recording: This series will be recorded. The recording will be provided to those who have registered.
About the Artists’ Health Centre
The Al & Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre is part of the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University Health Network. The Centre’s health team offers complementary care to artists of all disciplines and to arts students and educators. The Centre is the only clinic of its kind in Canada that specializes in serving artists. With a mandate that includes research, education and engagement in the arts community, the Centre strives to understand the health needs of artists to provide evidence-based, artist-centered care.
