New CAQ Recipients
Congratulations to the March 2019 class of CAQ recipients. The Certificate of 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….
18 April, 2019
What People With Migraine Attacks Hate to Hear
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…
18 October, 2018
Survey Finds Gap in Doctor-Patient Migraine Communication
A new national survey released by the National Headache Foundation and funded by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) identified a gap in doctor-patient migraine communication, impeding both from making the most of in-office medical visits. A new national survey released by the National Headache Foundation and funded by...
13 April, 2011
Headache? When to Seek Medical Attention
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…
04 February, 2010
What They Say vs. What They Mean: How Doctors and Patients Miscommunicate
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…
06 November, 2007
What You Should Expect From Your Headache Doctor
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…
06 November, 2007
Talking To Your Headache Doctor
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…
06 November, 2007
