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Cultivating a good patient-doctor relationship is crucial for your health.
It's important to be honest and raw with your doctor, as they are not there to judge you.
Expressing kindness and empathy towards your doctor can go a long way in building mutual respect.

Patients should not be told they are too big for equipment; it's the equipment that's too small.
Facilities should proactively have gowns in all sizes for patients, rather than suggesting they wear two.
Healthcare workers should avoid giving unsolicited food advice and respect patients' choice to refuse routine weigh-ins.

Fat people deserve access to healthcare and may need to advocate for themselves due to anti-fat attitudes and lack of proper training in medical settings.
When advocating for accommodations, knowing if weight discrimination laws exist in your location or if disability laws may apply is important.
Tips for advocating include asking questions about alternative tests or treatments, taking notes, having a witness, calling ahead to ensure accommodations, and advocating not just for yourself but for future fat individuals as well.

Advocate for yourself at the doctor's office to ensure proper treatment and care.
Be aware of how gender bias can affect the healthcare you receive, especially as a woman.
Educate yourself on how to navigate medical situations to avoid being dismissed or receiving incorrect treatment.

Doctors should treat the patient as a whole person, not just based on test results, and consider holistic approaches to health and well-being.
Patients should communicate their daily activities and lifestyle to their doctors for a more comprehensive understanding of their health issues.
Both doctors and patients benefit from effective communication, where patients can ask questions, seek clarifications, and be actively involved in decision-making.

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Product manage your career like it's a product, with long-term goals in mind.
Each career transition should add value, rather than just aiming for promotions.
Building strong relationships and connections is as important as building skills.

Disrupting ableism means creating spaces for everyone to show up authentically in the bodies they have now, without expecting them to be fixed or different.
Ableism affects everyone, whether or not they have a visible disability, as we all have unique needs that should be acknowledged and accommodated.
Advocating for one's own needs helps not only oneself but also sets an example for providing access to those with different needs, promoting a world where everyone can show up as they are.