The Medical Advisor

In this interview (below), Laura Bartlett and Greta Crawford detail how you can protect yourself from one of the top contributors to premature death, namely conventional hospital care. The key here is to understand what the dangers are and take proactive measures to guard yourself and your family from them. Nearly 10 years ago, I interviewed Dr. Andrew Saul, author of “Hospitals and Health: Your Orthomolecular Guide to a Shorter, Safer Hospital Stay,” in which he details how to minimize your risk of being a victim of a medical error. First and foremost, Saul recommended making sure you have a patient advocate, someone who can speak on your behalf if you’re incapacitated and make sure you’re receiving the correct medication and treatment. During COVID, however, family or friends were not allowed into the hospital, and patients were routinely bullied into treatments they did not want or consent to. The good news is, Bartlett and Crawford have developed a legal document that, when serv...

This article offers insights into the best places for cancer treatment. Renowned institutions that provide exceptional care, advanced research, and patient-focused services. These centers stand out for their cutting-edge technology, integrative approaches, and comprehensive support.  Choosing the right cancer center can make a significant difference in treatment outcomes, access to clinical trials, and overall patient experience. Several independent organizations—including Newsweek ,  U.S. News & World Report  and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) —evaluate hospitals based on patient outcomes, clinical expertise, research output, and advanced treatment capabilities. According to the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek (Statista) rankings, the following institutions consistently rank among the best cancer centers in the United States. Whether you’re seeking innovative treatments or compassionate care, this guide will help you choose the best cancer c...

When you cannot speak for yourself, someone else must. In emergency departments, operating rooms, and intensive care units, clinicians need an answer fast—often before families have grasped what’s happening. Who decides whether a new medication is started, a breathing tube is placed, or treatment continues? Without a clear answer, the hospital moves ahead by default. Care advances incrementally, decision by decision, across hours and clinical teams. The breathing tube stays in. Sedation deepens. Each step is meant to stabilize, to buy time. Each one makes sense on its own. By the time families discuss wishes, the question is no longer whether to begin, but whether to stop.This default path carries real weight: pain, side effects, prolonged suffering, mounting costs, and the risk of treatment that overrides what the patient would have wanted or even violates their deeply held values. Health care proxy forms are state-specific, but most can be completed online in minutes. Why Most People...