by David Rakel | Jun 26, 2013
Abstract Keywords: Integrative medicine, CAM, patient empowerment, therapeutic ritual. Citation: Rakel D. Integrative medicine’s pragmatic mission. J Participat Med. 2013 Jun 26; 5:e26. Published: June 26, 2013. Competing Interests: The author has declared that no...
by Christa Carmell Davis | Jun 5, 2013
Abstract Summary: The author describes the detective work she did to find the reason for her mother’s unexplained deterioration and lack of muscular strength in hands and legs following joint replacement surgeries. A careful neurological workup ruled out ALS but did...
by Mark Harmel | May 29, 2013
Abstract Keywords: Online patient communities, Twitter, hashtag communities, e-patients, patient empowerment. Citation: Harmel M, Young K. e-Patients in twitter hashtag communities . J Participat Med. 2013 Jan 16; 5:e22. Published: May 29, 2013. Competing Interests:...
by Karen Holliman | Apr 10, 2013
Abstract Summary: This is my story of the extreme pain and fatigue I experienced from cancer that went misdiagnosed for nearly 3 years. I also tell the story of the heartbreak I felt when I was told my misdiagnosis was a “series of unfortunate events.” I...
by Mark Harmel | Jan 16, 2013
Abstract Summary: We should all be lucky enough to only have the need to learn about diagnosing medical conditions and finding appropriate treatment for making it through a class. But my journey through the maze of medical websites to find information that I could...
by Sarah Richards | Jan 9, 2013
Editors’ Note: At the author’s request, JoPM is publishing this piece under a pseudonym. — TG and JG Abstract Keywords: Breast cancer, MRI, physician-patient communication, participatory medicine, access to data. Citation: Richards S. Me, Myself,...