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We are a group of doctors, nurses and other professionals, dedicated to filling the gaps in our complex medical system. We are not a treating practice. We support patients and families during crisis and we plan and anticipate future health care needs. We can provide the counseling and unbiased insight many people want regarding their health. We work closely with providers to coordinate care and provide specialized services such as referrals, research and second opinions.
We started Good Medicine Consult and Advocacy, PC (formerly Medical Consult and Advocacy Services) to advocate for patients and families. Importantly, we are also helping individual providers and medical teams deliver the high quality, patient-centered care that everyone wants. If you are looking to get or give high quality medical care, we are here to help.
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Jennifer Brokaw, MD (above, middle)
Emergency Medicine, Medical Advocate
Lael Conway Duncan, MD (above, left)
Internal Medicine, Inf. Dis., Medical Advocate
Sara Callander Stephens, RN, BSN (above,right)
Medical and Surgical Nurse, Medical Advocate
Kim Garlinghouse-Jones, RN, MPH
Medical and Oncology Nurse, Medical Advocate
Alicia Sakai, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Patricia Stone, MBA
Medical Insurance Specialist
Joanne Andrew, RN
Pediatric Oncology Nursing, Medical Advocate
Mary O'Leary, RN, MHPEd
Nursing & Health Admin., Medical Advocate
See our About Us page to read more about our exceptional team and what sets us apart in the field of medical advocacy.
When Good Medicine staff write commentaries or editorials that may help inform your perspective on health care issues, they are posted here.
By Patricia Stone, MHS, MBA
For those of you who are able to take a medical deduction off your income tax return, there are many allowable medical expenses that can be overlooked. It is important to keep receipts and provide a summary to your accountant. Medical expenses must be greater than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income for the year. Anything over that 7.5% limit is deductible. Standard expenses include the cost of medical insurance, long term care insurance, and all deductibles and copays.
Expenses that are commonly overlooked include dental, vision care such as new glasses or contacts, or home modifications due to a disability. Other items include parking fees for medical appointments, mileage to and from medical care, and airfare to distant medical care. Hearing aids and prescriptions are considered allowable medical expenses. Some over the counter medications may also be included but there are new rules this year for many common medications. 
