by e-Patient Dave | Jul 1, 2015
Abstract Keywords: Endometriosis, patient participation, online communities. Citation: De Bronkart D, Anonymous. An e-patient awakening: endometriosis. J Participat Med. 2015 Jul 1; 7:e11. Published: July 1, 2015. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no...
by Joseph P. Allencherril | Jun 5, 2015
Editor’s Note: This narrative, written by a current third year medical student, illustrates a very common concern. Patients are often unaware of important conditions that have been identified and documented in the electronic medical record, but can easily be missed by...
by Stephanie Roberson Barnard | Feb 28, 2014
Abstract Summary: Participatory care for breast cancer patients requires doctors to do more than simply tell patients about their diagnoses. It’s about communicating effectively so that patients can comprehend complex medical information, make informed treatment...
by Deven McGraw | Dec 18, 2013
Abstract Summary: Patients are increasingly using new electronic tools such as personal health records and mobile applications to track details about their health, and sharing those details with their physicians. However, some physicians are reluctant to receive...
by Navya S. Nambudiri | Aug 28, 2013
Abstract Keywords: Doctor-patient communication, language, language discordance, cross-cultural communication, health care disparities, barriers to care, patient empowerment, patient-centered communication. Citation: Nambudiri NS, Nambudiri VE. “What brings you in...
by Wendy White | Jul 24, 2013
Abstract Keywords: Rare disease, nail-patella syndrome, support groups, online patient communities. Citation: White W. A mother’s journey to diagnose her daughter’s rare disease. J Participat Med. 2013 Jul 24; 5:e30. Published: July 24, 2013. Competing Interests: The...