Congratulations to the March 2019 class of CAQ recipients. The Certificate in Added Qualification (CAQ) in Headache Medicine from the National Headache Foundation is offered twice a year. The next exam is scheduled for Sep. 16-Oct. 1, and it is available in all 50 states….
It can be difficult to explain the excruciating pain of a migraine to those who don’t experience it. In fact, there’s a stigma attached to this disorder stemming from a lack of knowledge on the severity of symptoms associated with migraine and headache. Migraine is…
When to See a Physician for Your Headache: There are times when headaches or uncharacteristic migraine symptoms are indications of something that needs medical attention. Some individuals are reluctant to call their doctors or go to an Emergency Department because they don’t want to arrive…
What Doctors and Patients Say Doctor: Tell me about your headaches, Mrs. Jones. Patient: Well, it all started when I was 3 years old. … Doctor: Yes, yes, that’s fine. How frequent are your headaches? Do you have an aura? Doctor: I see you brought your…
Any healthcare professional who is going to treat you for chronic headache should also be a person you feel comfortable with. The following are some characteristics that often contribute to a positive doctor-patient relationship. They are essential qualities in a comprehensive headache clinic. You have…
Accurate and open communication is the beginning of good medical care. This is especially true for headache patients, because a correct diagnosis depends almost entirely on information the patient gives the doctor. Unfortunately, both doctors and patients can fail to express their thoughts clearly and…
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