by e-Patient Dave | Mar 14, 2011
Abstract Keywords: Quality, EMR. Citation: deBronkart D. Who gets to define quality? J Participat Med. 2011 Mar 14; 3:e13. Published: March 14, 2011. Competing Interests: The author has declared that no competing interests exist. The Problem After three years of...
by Kathleen McCaffrey Friedman | Mar 7, 2011
Abstract Keywords: Participatory medicine, aplastic anemia, autoimmune disease, health care reform, patient-centered care. Citation: Friedman KM. Health care: a human rights and economic justice issue. J Participat Med. 2011 Mar 7; 3:e12. Published: March 7, 2011....
by Kathy Kastner | Feb 15, 2011
Abstract Keywords: Participatory medicine, patient empowerment, patient-physician communication. Citation: Kastner K. A participatory medicine journey. J Participat Med. 2011 Feb 15; 3:e9. Published: February 15, 2011. Competing Interests: The author has declared that...
by Paul Bearmon | Jan 7, 2011
Editor’s Note: This is another commentary generated as a result of an email group discussion about the nature of the doctor-patient relationship and participatory medicine. I appreciate Paul’s perspective, which also points out what a big job we have ahead...
by Kathy Kastner | Dec 29, 2010
Abstract Summary: Reflecting on my own experiences, I wonder if my modus operandi would be considered truly participatory. On the one hand, I fit the description of an activated, empowered and engaged participatory patient. I’ve made lifestyle changes to support...
by E. Michael D. Scott | Dec 29, 2010
Editor’s Note: Recently, I had the privilege of being part of a very stimulating email thread on the Society of Participatory Medicine’s member-only list about the meaning of the word “patient” and what it implied for the field of Participatory...
