by Fred Trotter | Jul 5, 2011
Abstract Summary: The issue that the e-patient community should be focusing on, in regard to health information exchange, is accuracy. Inaccurate health data hurts people far more frequently and significantly than privacy violations. This has been a problem already...
by Christina Reardon | Jun 27, 2011
Abstract Keywords: Women’s health, women’s wellness, interactive health education, minority health, women’s obesity, women’s depression, health disparities, internet access, kiosk, underserved populations, health care, health insurance. Citation: Reardon C, McKee FX,...
by Michael L. Millenson | Jun 21, 2011
Abstract Keywords: Participatory medicine, patient empowerment, patient advocacy. Citation: Millenson ML. Spock, feminists, and the fight for participatory medicine: a history. J Participat Med. 2011 Jun 21; 3:e27. Published: June 21, 2011. Competing Interests: The...
by Elias Anaissie | Jun 10, 2011
Abstract Summary: A cancer program specialized in treating patients with multiple myeloma developed a participatory care model. Various strategies were used to foster patient participation, including a) partnership in care management (treatment decisions and location...
by Nicole M. Seefeldt | Jun 1, 2011
Abstract Summary: Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a lung disease that strikes women in the prime of their lives. The disease is progressive and often fatal, and is caused by a proliferation of cysts that destroy healthy tissue. Complications of LAM include decreased...
by Charles W. Smith | May 18, 2011
Citation: Smith CM. Welcome new co-editors Joe and Terry Graedon. J Participat Med. 2011 May 19; 2:e24. Published: May 19, 2011. Competing Interests: The author has declared that no competing interests exist. I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Joe...
