POTS Practitioners:  Dr. Jen Curtin on the RTHM approach to improving care for complex patients

POTS Practitioners: Dr. Jen Curtin on the RTHM approach to improving care for complex patients

Author: Standing Up to POTS, Inc. June 23, 2025 Duration: 52:42
Dr. Jennifer Curtin is using the latest technologies to improve patient care and offerings.  She was a ME/CFS patient herself when she went to medical school, and now is Medical Director of the RTHM Clinic.  Dr. Curtin describes her approach to care including traditional clinic care plus several innovative offerings that allow patients easier and remote access to common safe treatments for dysautonomia, MCAS, ME/CFS, long COVID and other common comorbid conditions.  Her team has also created  programs that can use HIPAA compliant artificial intelligence to review medical records for potential clues, suggested tests or treatments, and much more.  Don't miss this episode if you want a potential view of the future of medical care for complex patients. If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs  https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standimg Up to POTS! Check us out on our Website: www.standinguptopots.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/ Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast.

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