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A Web-Based Series designed to improve patient certainty in understanding their options for  treatment of the foot and ankle and the importance of informed care.

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Hello and Welcome to Our Series:

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​As health care's digital front door widens and more patients are confronted with disparate information it becomes more difficult for patients to understand the reasons and options for care. To make decisions with certainty and confidence when often times the current health care system looks to automate diagnosis and management leaving many patients confused. {ASSURANCE} is a A Web-Based Series designed to improve patient certainty in understanding their options for treatment and the importance of informed care.

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A practice-driven, expert led overview on navigating the health care system from a board certified clinician and surgeon with a perspective based on over 40 years in the practice of the medical, surgical and orthopedic treatment of the foot and ankle. Collaborating with master trained educators in the field of healthcare we will review common conditions of the foot, ankle and lower extremity patients most often present with and discuss informed decision making to improve patient certainty in understanding their options for treatment as they seek care with confidence. It is not meant to take the place of a provider encounter but to give you as a patient a level of understanding to make that encounter more useful and productive as needed.

 

Before beginning this web-based series you will need to read the following: 

 

Information and activities provided in this web-based series does not imply that Dr. Marasco or any authored commentaries approves or endorses any product in the presentation. Conditions and disorders commonly are described in general. Information provided on footache.com is designed as a resource, for informational use and is not a substitute for professional medical advice from your personal physician.  Only your personal healthcare provider should diagnose your healthcare problems and prescribe treatment.

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​The following information is meant to be viewed in sequence however you can also click on any of the topics that you have an interest in. 

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