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What my mom takes to the doctor

e-Patient Dave | April 10, 2010

I was talking to Mom (age 80) the other night, and she mentioned a document she updates regularly. She prints a fresh copy to take to every doctor visit, so they’ll always have it up to date and won’t have to go digging. We’ve never discussed topics like “the importance of med reconciliation,” but when [...]

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The Pew Internet/Health FAQ

Susannah Fox | November 20, 2009

A big part of my job, and one I love, is answering questions, mostly from reporters. Sometimes I have just the data or insight someone needs, often I recommend someone else. Here is a sample of frequently-asked questions and my current answers. Please add your questions and answers in the comments: What are you curious [...]

positive patterns, pt/doc co-care, trends & principles, Why PM

Keep an eye out for tomorrow morning’s post

e-Patient Dave | September 29, 2009

In our “Why Participatory Medicine” series, leading up to the October 21 launch of the Journal of Participatory Medicine, tomorrow’s guest post will be a special treat for me. It contains a breakthrough insight about participatory medicine, and it’s a perfect example of how social media is enabling a wildfire acceleration of the spread of [...]