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July 2016 Editorial: Planning for the Best Possible End of Life

Participatory patients live with day-to-day ‘engagement’ but end-of-life is an oft-missed opportunity for participation that can result in more ‘control’ than any other time in life. End of life planning is also an opportunity for a deeper understanding of what makes...

June 2016 Editorial: From the Editor’s Desk

In one sense, the movement for Patient Engagement has been tremendously successful.  Key elements like shared decision making, co-production of care, and patient data portals are almost ubiquitous.  Clinicians increasingly seem to value patient engagement, healthcare...