by Joanne Disch | Oct 21, 2009
Abstract Summary: Most nurses inherently value the concept of partnership, of complementary expertise, of collaboration. This stems from our service orientation and our holistic view of situations and solutions. As nurses, we also value the recognition that we bring...
by Trisha Torrey | Oct 21, 2009
Abstract Summary: Purchasers of health care—employers, union trusts, and government agencies—have experienced inexorable cost increases and stagnating quality results despite many efforts at payment and delivery system reform. Many employers embraced...
by Kate Lorig | Oct 21, 2009
Abstract Summary: I have the honor of writing this introductory piece for the Journal of Participatory Medicine (JoPM) from the viewpoint of a patient. To do this I must drop my academic titles and replace them with my qualification for the task at hand. I was born...
by e-Patient Dave | Oct 21, 2009
Abstract Summary: Participatory medicine (PM) is facilitated by technology, but a purely technical analysis of their interaction provides only a partial picture. Drawing on a rich body of social science research, this article examines how both socio-cultural and...
by Tom Merritt | Oct 21, 2009
Abstract Summary: Technology can be a great aid to participatory medicine when it works well, but when it fails, it results in great frustration and can adversely affect outcomes. So, how do patients and professionals know which tech tools to try and which ones to...
by Amy Tenderich | Oct 21, 2009
Abstract Summary: High-quality product reviews will be an important part of this new journal, with its focus on supporting and encouraging people to participate in their own health care. But how should we go about evaluating various interactive applications and...
