by Daniel Halpren-Ruder, MD | Oct 25, 2021 |
We Have Failed The Society for Participatory Medicine was founded in 2009 to transform the culture of care. A few years later, a comprehensive history of the forces that resulted in the creation of the Society was presented here by Millenson: Spock, feminists, and...
by Geri Lynn Baumblatt | Oct 11, 2021 |
I have attended hundreds of conferences: patient experience, patient education, health tech, health literacy, shared decision making — and the best part has always been meeting other advocates, patients, and family caregivers. Too often, unfortunately, these...
by Sean Erreger | Oct 4, 2021 |
Navigating youth and their families through what is often a complex mental health system is a job that is frustrating but also an honor. As a licensed social worker, my compass through the journey is guided by a group of core values. The National Association of...
by Eric Bersh | Sep 27, 2021 |
Conversations between SPM co-founder and Chief Advocacy Officer, Danny Sands MD and Annie Brewster MD, founder of Health Story Collaborative. Here they discuss meeting patients where they are. Did you enjoy this video? Sign the Manifesto and learn more about...
by Amy Camie | Sep 21, 2021 |
Years before the first of my two breast cancer diagnoses, I shared live harp music in chemotherapy infusion units, spoke to support groups about the healing power of music, and developed a clinical trial exploring the effects of specific music on patients undergoing...
by Carly Flumer | Sep 13, 2021 |
I didn’t want to tell anyone about my diagnosis. I thought my family and a few close friends were enough. But I got brave one day four years ago and posted about it on social media. The outpouring of support was incredible. I thought, if I’m receiving this much...
by Jay Spitulnik | Sep 7, 2021 |
Throughout the history of the Society for Participatory Medicine (SPM), the discussions have focused on two groups of participants. The first is the patient and caregivers. SPM’s work, as illustrated in the Manifesto, has been dedicated to ensuring that members of...
by Eric Bersh | Aug 30, 2021 |
Conversations between SPM co-founder and Chief Advocacy Officer, Danny Sands MD and Annie Brewster MD, founder of Health Story Collaborative. Here they discuss meeting patients where they are. Did you enjoy this video?...
by Tim Blevins | Aug 23, 2021 |
Having been in healthcare for over 30 years as a clinician and working for four health plans, I am fortunate enough to have had exposure to a very broad network of healthcare professionals and have a deep understanding of healthcare systems and structures. I have...
by Randy Houk | Aug 16, 2021 |
I am so honored and excited to introduce myself to you, SPM Blog readers, SPM members and friends, and to share with you a preview of coming attractions. By that I mean that since I’ve been the new Executive Director for SPM for a day and a half, my vision for what...
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