What Every Senior Needs To Know Before Their Next Doctors Visit - with Tina Baxter

About this episode

Tina M. Baxter shares essential insights for seniors to prepare for their next doctor's visit.

Tina M. Baxter is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and a board-certified Gerontological Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of nursing experience and 18 years as a nurse practitioner. She is the founder and CEO of Baxter Professional Services, where she provides legal nurse consulting, chronic disease management coaching, wellness education, and healthcare resources for professionals and organizations. Tina is also the founder of The Nurse Shark Academy, where she mentors nurses and healthcare professionals in building successful businesses and creating greater impact in their communities. In addition, she hosts The Nurse Shark Academy Show, spotlighting healthcare leaders and entrepreneurs from across the country. Her expertise extends beyond traditional healthcare. Tina works with attorneys and insurance professionals to analyze complex medical records, helping uncover critical details that can make a difference in legal cases. She currently serves adult and geriatric patients with a special focus on mental health and wellness. A nationally recognized speaker, educator, author, and healthcare advocate, Tina has contributed to Entrepreneur.com, The Minority Nurse…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Mazziotti

Guest: Tina M. Baxter

Topics covered

• healthcare
• senior wellness
• doctor visits
• gerontology
• chronic disease management

Keywords

• senior health
• doctor visit tips
• gerontological nursing
• chronic disease
• healthcare resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Baxter Professional Services, The Nurse Shark Academy, The Nurse Shark Academy Show, Entrepreneur.com, The Minority Nurse

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