by Maria A. Mangicaro | Mar 28, 2011
Abstract Summary: The purpose of this narrative-analysis is to: Consider medical conditions and substances that may induce psychotic symptoms; identify some unique challenges that providers and patients dealing with psychotic disorders must overcome in order to...
by Sean Khozin | Jan 12, 2011
Abstract Keywords: Participatory medicine, patient-physician communication, EMRs, continuity of care, reimbursement. Citation: Khozin S, Juhn G. Integrating a physical office with an online platform to improve continuity of care and expand patient-physician...
by Nicole M. Seefeldt | Jan 5, 2011
Abstract Summary: This narrative summarizes the experiences of a young professional woman with two chronic illnesses, and how her decision to take charge of her own care changed her life. Keywords: Tuberous sclerosis complex, LAM, lymphangioleiomyomatosis, patient...
by Judith Feder | Oct 1, 2010
Editor’s Note: Judy Feder was a Founding Member of the Society for Participatory Medicine. Sadly, she died of breast cancer on April 23, 2010. We were grateful that she agreed to write this article for our journal. Unfortunately, we learned of her death shortly...
by Jessica Zitter, MD MPH | Jun 28, 2010
Abstract Keywords: end of life; advance care planning; health care decision making Citation: Zitter JN. The essential ingredients for good medical decision making. J Participat Med. 2010 Jun 28; 2:e1. Published: June 28, 2010. Competing Interests: Dr. Zitter is a...
by Ellen Ficklen | Oct 21, 2009
Abstract Summary: The Narrative Matters section of the health policy journal Health Affairs publishes compelling first-person essays called “policy narratives.” Unlike other types of medical narratives, the health-related stories published in Narrative...
