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A Revolution is Coming for 21st Century Patients

Colonists and Patients July 4th is for celebrating America’s independence from England. We picnic, enjoy fireworks, and watch parades…its great fun. The Revolutionary war was anything but fun. It was gut-wrenching marches in stifling heat or blowing snow often with only rags tied on the soldiers’ feet because the boots were worn through. It was unthinkable that a people as varied in interests, wealth, and skills could come together for their desire to be free and beat the most powerful army in the world, but they did. Then the real work began, creating a government that would work and live … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 21st Century Patients, Evidence Based Practice, Patient Engagement Tagged With: 21st Century Patients, active listening, evidence based care, Patient engagement, shared decision making

Patients and Black Holes

Patients fall into endless space everyday….Black Holes are the side effect of modern healthcare.  In the early 20th century Black Holes in outer space were seen as a phenomena where matter was absorbed and nothing could escape.  If you, a loved one, or even an employee has ever had to deal with a health issue that requires coordination between various professionals it is likely you understand the Black Hole analogy all too well.   A recent Washington Post article, “Many doctors, too little communication”,hits on a key factor creating Black Holes, the lack of care coordination.   It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 21st Century Patients, Care Coordination Tagged With: care delivery, evidence based care, evidence based practice, healthcare, hospitals, patient safety, patients, shared decision making

Downton Abby Doctors and The Evidence

Millions watched the latest episode of Downton Abbey where the lovely Lady Sybil’s protracted labor raises viewers anxiety as the drama unfolds. Relief engulfs the family as a healthy daughter is born and the weary mother told to rest. But even if you are not a clinician you are left with the feeling that things are still not right. Soon we see why…she experiences minutes of agony in seizures and dies as her family and the two physicians watch, helpless. Now what can we as 21st century folks take from this drama that may help us, or a loved one needing care?  I believe stories are a rich … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 21st Century Patients Tagged With: 21st Century Patients, evidence based care, hospital satisfaction

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Choosing Wisely: Are We Capable as a Nation?

There is a campaign underway to help consumers understand the risks and benefits of selected procedures commonly used in care. The Choosing Wisely campaign is a collaboration of more than 70 … Continue reading article...

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