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While My Care Necessities has been enjoying an increase in sales thanks to Homemakers Magazine, you should also know that this isn't the only thing I do.

Working as a standardized patient for the University of Manitoba is something I very much like to do. If you've ever seen the Seinfeld episode where Kramer plays a patient with gonorrhea - you'll know what I'm talking about. Essentially you receive a script and your job is to play the part the same for each student - hence standardized. I've had the joy of working with pharmacy, occupational and physio therapy students and medical students as well.

Check out Walletpop.com - AOL's finance page for a brief story about my work and how it helps pay the bills.

Homemakers Magazine Part 2

Here it is and isn't it a beautiful sight!

The Personal Healthcare Journal article in the December/January issue of Homemakers Magazine. While I haven't found it on the Homemakers website yet - I do know you'll find it in the paper copy of the magazine on page 45.

Pick up your copy today - or better yet - you can give the gift of subscription for only 9.95 for 9 issues. You'll save 63% off the newsstand price. Click here for more information.

Homemakers Magazine

Tips on healthy and fitness, recipes, contests and much more is what you'll find in the Homemakers magazine.

Quite a while ago Homemakers Magazine was looking for inventors and their inventions to answer the call of My Healthy Invention. I submitted information about the Personal Healthcare Journal and voila was chosen to appear in the December/January issue.

It's been incredibly exciting as this is my first national appearance. In the first few days the Personal Healthcare Journal has already journeyed to parts of Ontario and Quebec.

A BIG thank you to those of you who have already purchased a book. I'd love to hear in a few months time how it's working for you or the person you gifted it to.

Please don't be shy and drop me a line at betsy@mycarenecessities.com

Flashionista

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The Personal Healthcare Journal was recently featured in the Flashionista Report. You can check it out by clicking here.

Enjoy!

GOOGLE AND ADVANCED DIRECTIVES - DOES THIS REALLY MAKE SENSE

August 14, 2009

It was recently announced that Google Health, a popular personal health record, will allow patients to store their advance directives.

The Central Line a website dedicated to sharing the ideas, opinions and experiences of emergency physicians calls the initiative an “epic fail,” and illustrates some real-life problems of the idea.

While it is generally thought that making one’s health information available electronically to medical personnel is a reasonable idea, doing so with advance directives may not be. Especially in the emergency department where patients often are unable to give a cogent history.

The Central Line notes that, “Our critically ill patients are usually so critically ill they’re not able to be speak, or they’re altered, or too somnolent to be thinking correctly, let alone be able to type and remember their login to Google Health.”

Even if the doctor was Internet-savvy and able to look up a patient’s medical information electronically, “Is the physician going to spend their precious time trying to login to a website to find out if the patient is DNR/DNI?”

I hardly doubt it.

So... while it may seem like a great idea to store your health information online - a book like the Personal Healthcare Journal provides vital health information for you and your family members when it's needed.

HOW BADLY DO I WANT WHAT'S ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS BRICK WALL I JUST HIT?

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE - August Edition
Words to Chill By

So stressed you could scream?

As the only Canadian among 9 women, this quote was chosen to be highlighted in their goodadvice section - you can find it on page 129 in the August 2009 edition.

"When I've tried and tried to reach what appears to be an unattainable goal, I ask myself what's preventing me from achieving it. What's my brick wall and how can I get over, under or around it? What do I need to do that fits within my moral and ethical framework that can help me achieve the desired outcome." Betsy Hiebert, Good Housekeeping magazine.

Pick up your copy today!

REGAL - PAGE 15 - RIGHT NEXT TO THE SLIPPER SOCKS

Here it is! The Personal Healthcare Journal in the fall edition of the Regal Catalogue!

If you're looking for a great gift - check out page 15 and you'll find the Personal Healthcare Journal. New to Regal - this easy to use book helps you track appointments, tests, medication and much more.

Pass this on to your friends, family and co-workers.

REGAL CATALOGUE

It's official - My Care Necessities has partnered with Regal - a gift and garden accessory catalogue. Not only can you purchase the Personal Healthcare Journal online, at select retail outlets - but now you can also purchase it through a catalogue.

Since 1929 Regal has been helping Canadians from all backgrounds and education levels make money from home running their own family business!

Simply place an order through your local Regal Representative and your book arrives in about 7-10 business days. The price is the same - $24.95 - but your shipping and handling charges may be lower.

So... the next time you have the opportunity to browse through a Regal catalogue - look for the Personal Healthcare Journal. Order one for a family member, friend, relative or even for yourself. Look for it in the fall catalogue.