by e-Patient Dave | Mar 15, 2009
We’ve been talking here (especially about Medpedia) about the vital question of what constitutes reliable information. This morning I ran across a bit of idiocy on YouTube (you’re shocked, I know) regarding my own type of cancer, titled “Two New...
by e-Patient Dave | Mar 12, 2009
We’ve been known to have our minds blown, but this one started as an eye-popper and got better. A friend writes: “Even the DoD is getting in the act: Patients urged to take charge of their care.” But holy cow, there was a LOT more behind that...
by Susannah Fox | Feb 28, 2009
Today is Rare Disease Day 2009. Join us in recognizing the reality of rare disorders and celebrating the beauty in the eyes of children living with rare disease and those who have lost their lives.
by e-Patient Dave | Feb 27, 2009
Update January 2011: Be sure to read the comments, which have links to many valuable resources. This item today, from MedPage, underscores the importance of having our eyes open about the human frailties in the research process that our lives can depend on. ORLANDO,...
by e-Patient Dave | Feb 14, 2009
Cross-posted from my own blog, and then some E-patients, listen up. We have work to do, work we can do. For the past year I’ve been learning what I can about the American healthcare system. I started this not as an “injured” patient but as someone...
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