by Melinda R. Weathers | Dec 5, 2010
Abstract Summary: Formidable communication and social support demands are placed on caregivers of family members with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or related dementia, especially among the growing Hispanic population. The goals of this study are to explore...
by Laura O'Grady | Nov 8, 2010
Abstract Summary: Despite its theoretical appeal, the concept of shared decision making in the clinical encounter has yet to translate into practice. In this article we revisit this approach and suggest an alternative we have labeled “collaborative decision...
by Brenda L. Lovell | Oct 13, 2010
Abstract Summary: Patient involvement in their health care is likely to reduce errors, adverse events, and nonadherence to treatment. Emphasis is being increasingly placed on developing partnerships between patients, physicians, and other health professionals. This...
by Annemarie Jutel | Sep 15, 2010
Abstract Summary: Objective: To evaluate the beliefs about, and discursive construction of, self-diagnosis from a medical perspective. Design: Thematic review. Data sources: Articles from clinical journals in the PubMed database discussing self-diagnosis. Results:...
by Kurt Stange | Oct 21, 2009
Abstract Summary: The Journal of Participatory Medicine (JoPM) seeks to foster a community of cooperative health care. The opportunity is to create a forum for recognizing commonality while sharing differences. Another journal, the Annals of Family Medicine, also...
by Lawrence W. Green | Oct 21, 2009
Abstract Summary: A journal with “participatory medicine” in its name will challenge health care organizations, practitioners, care givers, and patients to examine their comportment and relationships. It will also challenge the scientists of medicine,...
