Do you like the concept of participatory medicine but wonder how to go about actually becoming an e-patient? Then this section is for you. Here e-patients and participatory clinicians will share their experience and knowledge in order to empower others to get the care they need.

I can say with confidence that if you approach this diagnosis well-informed, suitably engaged, and with a positive attitude, you will make better decisions that will result in a better outcome.

Feeling better after a heart attack is an experience all are grateful for. However, the journey as a cardiac patient is just beginning and knowledge is a powerful tool to have.

Kathleen O'Malley

Kathleen O'Malley has served as the Managing Editor of the Journal of Participatory Medicine since 2010. Before that, she worked as an acquisitions editor and managed the Publishers’ Circle journal licensing program at Medscape for many years. She was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in 2008 and continues to thrive, thanks in great part to a caring group of surgeons, physicians, nurses, social workers and fellow survivors who all practice participatory medicine.