by Michael L. Millenson | Jun 21, 2011
Abstract Keywords: Participatory medicine, patient empowerment, patient advocacy. Citation: Millenson ML. Spock, feminists, and the fight for participatory medicine: a history. J Participat Med. 2011 Jun 21; 3:e27. Published: June 21, 2011. Competing Interests: The...
by Elias Anaissie | Jun 10, 2011
Abstract Summary: A cancer program specialized in treating patients with multiple myeloma developed a participatory care model. Various strategies were used to foster patient participation, including a) partnership in care management (treatment decisions and location...
by Lynda Frost | May 9, 2011
Abstract Summary: Keywords: Recovery-oriented mental health services — those in which consumers actively participate in selecting services and developing treatment plans while working toward recovery — are increasingly viewed as more effective and...
by Brenda L. Lovell | May 2, 2011
Editor’s Note: Although one could argue that this small sample of patient comments from an online newspaper doesn’t qualify as “research,” it represents an interesting methodology for further study of perceptions about health care, and provides...
by Edward Shahady | Apr 4, 2011
Abstract Summary: Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires active participation by both the patient and various members of the physician’s office staff to achieve optimum outcomes. By creating an office environment in which the staff and patients function as a...
by Madalyn Marcus | Mar 21, 2011
Abstract Summary: Background: The aim of the present study was to examine the contribution of various patient factors to the detection of anxiety and depression within primary care. Methods: This multicenter survey study was conducted in seven primary care practice...