Lisa Edelstein Quotes

I always think, medically... you really have to be your advocate. You have to be able to back up everything that you're feeling with some information and protect yourself through the world of hospitals and doctors' offices, so the more information the better.

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• He who improves an opportunity sows a seed which will yield fruit in opportunity for himself and others.

  

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• I always think, medically... you really have to be your advocate. You have to be able to back up everything that you're feeling with some information and protect yourself through the world of hospitals and doctors' offices, so the more information the better.

  

  Lisa Edelstein
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